earthquakes

An exploration of earthquakes that discusses what they are, how they form, what causes them to happen and where, whether they can be predicted, the destruction they can cause, and related topics. Includes case studies.

Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.

Certain that she is being drawn by more than coincidences into the lives of people living nearly one hundred years ago, Violet, who feels like the odd sister in a set of triplets, searches for clues to help her avert an imminent tragedy.

Profusely illustrated text discusses the causes of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, the possibility of predicting catastrophes, and the impact of major quakes and eruptions on the earth and on human society.

Provides information about what scientists have learned through research about earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis; and discusses how that knowledge may be applied to help prevent future catastrophes.

Curie and Nick Masters follow their mad-scientist father to some of the country's most earthquake-prone locations, learning about past earthquakes and the possibility of future quakes.

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

Recounts the voyage in 1811 of the "New Orleans", the first steamboat to travel down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, a trip fraught with dangers including North America's most violent earthquake.

Contains information about earthquakes, explaining what they are, how they happen, where they occur, and other topics; features discussion of prediction and measurement techniques; and includes a look at record-breaking earthquakes.

Examines the powerful forces found in the Earth, with an emphasis on earthquakes and volcanoes.