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Earthquakes

by Seymour Simon Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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Earthquakes explained through images and diagrams

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Earthquakes explained through images and diagrams

Photographs, diagrams, and maps give this picture-book introduction several ways to explore how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause. Seymour Simon also presents examples from around the world, placing the subject in a wider geographic context. A glossary and index support readers using the book to look up terms or gather information for a school report.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers beginning to learn about earthquakes and Earth science
  • Children gathering information for a school report
  • Readers who benefit from photographs, diagrams, and maps alongside explanatory text

Themes

Earthquakes and how they happenEarthquake damageEarthquakes around the world

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Book overview

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes!

In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book.

Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather:

    Global WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsTornadoesWeatherWildfires
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