Levy, Matthys

Discusses origins, causes, and historical occurrences, of earthquakes and volcanoes and how to prepare for them.

Discusses origins, causes, and historical occurrences, of earthquakes and volcanoes and how to prepare for them.

Chronicles the how and why of the most important and interesting structural failures in history, especially in the twentieth century.

Experiments, projects and construction diagrams present the history and growth of infrastructure in cities.

Uses numerous activities and experiments to explain the forces and phenomena connected with earthquakes and volcanoes.

Outlines the geological processes that cause earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis and features a variety of experiments, models, and demonstrations that allow readers to gain a firsthand account of these processes. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout.