Earthquakes / Burrud, John

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on the causes, effects, and study of earthquakes; looks at some of the twentieth century's most devastating earthquakes; and includes a demonstration of how to build and test a seismograph model.

Students in grades five through eight travel along as visitors from outer space investigate earthquakes, their causes and effects, and how they are studied. Includes a look at some of the twentieth century's most devastating earthquakes, and a hands-on investigation.