The Science Behind Epic Earthquakes

By Louise Spilsbury

Book Overview

Earth--it's a disaster zone

For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind epic earthquakes, the world's worst-ever epic earthquake disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating earthquakes of the future.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1914383184
• ISBN13: 9781914383182
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Cheriton Children's Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9