Earthquakes

Earthquakes
ISBN-10
043926992X
ISBN-13
9780439269926
Series
Earthquakes
Category
Earthquakes
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2002
Author
Deborah Heiligman

Description

From faults to plate tectonics, this simple introduction to earthquakes will pique kids' interest about the amazing planet on which they live. Key earth science topics are discussed in relation to this natural phenomenon. Children will learn about the layers of the earth, how scientists measure the strength of an earthquake, and about some of the most devastating earthquakes in history.

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