Science of an Earthquake, The (15)
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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SeriesDisaster Science
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ManufacturerCherry Lake Publishing/Sleeping Bear Press
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PublisherCherry Lake Publishing: 21st Century Skills Library
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Publisher or imprintCherry Lake Publishing: 21st Century Skills Library
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AuthorSepahban, Lois
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ISBN-101-63137-629-2
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ISBN-13978-1-63137-629-0
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size7 1/2" x 9 1/2"
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Reading Interest4,5,6,7,8
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# of Pages32
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Word Count1770
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Dewey Decimal551.22
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Guided Reading LevelT
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Lexile Level910
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Date Published2015
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.