earthquakes

An introduction to earthquakes, covering where they occur, their causes, how they are measured and the connection between earthquakes and plate tectonics.

The diaries of thirteen-year-old Zoey, who lives in modern day Tennessee, and Prudence, who lives in 1811 Missouri, tell how the two girls survive the New Madrid earthquakes and subsequent floods.

Questions and answers provide information about volcanoes and earthquakes, covering such aspects as why, how, when, and where these phenomena occur.

Discusses the nature, causes, and destructive capabilities of earthquakes and describes some notable examples.

Shortly before San Francisco's 1906 earthquake, a twelve-year-old orphan named Sung Li finds a box containing a locket with a photograph and an address, which lead her to a better life away from her demanding aunt and cousin.

An exploration of earthquakes that discusses what causes them, how they are measured, and how to stay safe.

Unlock the secrets of the earth with interactive pop-ups, tabs, flaps, and foldouts.

The famous San Francisco earthquake hits the city as soon as Jack and Annie are whisked back to 1906 in the Magic Tree House.

Describes the characteristics of earthquakes, explains how they are classified, looks at earthquake survival strategies, and presents related historical data.