Earthquakes

By Sally M. Walker

Book Overview

This book introduces young readers to earthquakes. It describes the layers of Earth's crust and explains how the movement of tectonic plates causes earthquakes and forms mountains. It also discusses how and why seismologists study earthquakes, as well as how earthquakes affect people's lives. the book includes a chapter on earthquake safety.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822567350
• ISBN13: 9780822567356
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7