earthquakes

Chronicles the stories of epic earthquakes from throughout history, explaining the geological processes responsible for earthquakes and describing how they have long-lasting aftereffects on human societies and cultures.

Explains what earthquakes are and why they occur, looks at some of the world's deadliest earthquakes, and offers survival advice.

Chronicles the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and its aftermath, presenting details on several individuals who were there, and describes how earthquakes are recorded and measured.

Contains thirteen essays in which the authors examine the science and study of earthquakes, look at specific incidents of earthquakes, and discusses methods for averting disaster.

Lewis Crane, a man who as a child lost his parents in the Los Angeles earthquake of 1994, is now thirty-seven years old and has developed a theory for earthquake prediction, but there are people who do not want him to succeed and soon the country is divided between those who believe Crane and those who do not.

A mother panda, Liling, and her one-year-old cub, Tengfei, struggle to survive when an earthquake destroys their nature reserve home.

Discusses earthquakes, covering what causes an earthquake, the types, historic eatherquakes, and more.

Provides information about earthquakes and volcanoes, explaining why they occur, and looking at some of history's worst volcanoes and earthquakes. Includes 3-D illustrations.

Introduces the origins, causes, and destructive effects of earthquakes.

Simple text and photographs introduce earthquakes, discussing causes, warning signs, damage, and safety measures.