earthquakes

With their parents away at the 1989 World Series, fourteen-year-old Franny, her younger brother, and a friend try to cope with the frightening events following an earthquake that destroys their home on Loma Prieta mountain.

"When Jake finds an unusual rock in the cliffs under the Golden Gate bridge, he embarks on an adventure of discovery that will bring him new friends, new knowledge, and even the confidence to face a devastating earthquake"--Amazon.

"Readers will learn why and where earthquakes happen and how scientists measure them ... After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits."--Publisher.

In its worst crisis since World War II, Japan faces disaster on an epic scale: a rising death toll in the tens of thousands, massive destruction of homes and businesses, shortages of water and power, and the specter of nuclear reactor meltdowns. It combines on-the-spot reporting, personal stories, compelling eyewitness videos, and exclusive helicopter footage for a unique look at the science behind the catastrophe.

Provides fascinating facts about some of the planet's most destructive natural forces.

A field trip to Ireland for Flin and his school's debate team turns into a life-changing adventure when their bus ends up in an earthquake and they get swallowed deep into the Earth, into a new world filled with evil creatures.

An introduction to earthquakes, explaining what seismologists do.

An exploration of volcanoes and earthquakes, covering the causes of fractures and the magnitude and violence of the forces deep within the earth.

"On the eve of the San Fransisco Earthquake of 1906, Mercy Wong--daughter of Chinese immigrants--is struggling to hold her own among the spoiled heiresses at prestigious St. Clare's School. When tragedy strikes, everyone must band together to survive"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to earthquakes, covering where they occur, how they are measured, how they are studied, and more.