earthquakes

Traces the history of man's study of earthquakes, discusses what is currently known about these tremors, and explores the possibility of their prevention.

Describes the nature and causes of earthquakes, the damage they do, ways to predict them, and numerous earthquake disasters throughout the world.

This book investigates the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the year 79 and explains how the eruption brought an end to life in Pompeii but also preserved the city for nearly 2000 years.

A novelization of twenty-two-year-old photographer Edith Irvine's experiences in the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, as seen through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Daisy, a fictitious traveling companion. Includes reader's guide and author interview.

A collection of experiments and projects exploring various aspects of earthquakes.

Describes the devastating effects of earthquakes and how they are predicted, located, and measured.

Discusses why the earth quakes, how earthquakes kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for earthquakes. Also describes some famous earthquakes, including the one that struck Southern Italy in 1980.

Imagines the coming-of-age story of young Julia, whose world is thrown into upheaval when it is discovered that the Earth's rotation has suddenly begun to slow, posing a catastrophic threat to all life.

When nine disparate characters are trapped together after an earthquake, each of them takes a turn telling "one amazing thing" about his or her life.