Earthquakes (Smithsonian-science) - Softcover

Simon, Seymour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060877154 ISBN 13: 9780060877156

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2006

Synopsis

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes!

In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book.

Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather:

• Global Warming
• Hurricanes
• Lightning
• Storms
• Tornadoes
• Weather
• Wildfires

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Earth's surface is formed by gigantic, slowly moving plates of solid rock. When these plates lurch past one another with sudden large bursts of energy, one of the most awesome forces of nature is unleashed—a major earthquake. About 3,000 earthquakes are recorded every day on our planet. Most are too small to notice, but when a powerful one hits, it can be very destructive. Learn all about the forces that shake and shape Earth with acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon.

About the Author:

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060877154
• ISBN 13: 9780060877156
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32