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Discover the causes―and consequences―of earthquakes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!
Is it true that millions of earthquakes happen every year on Earth? Yes! Most earthquakes are just too small for us to feel. But some of them cause a violent shaking of the earth. They can be powerful and destructive.
Inside you'll find:
• How earthquakes happen, where they strike most often, and how they are measured
• A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams―and how scientists are studying earthquakes to help keep people safe
• Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.
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Libby Romero was a journalist and teacher before becoming an author. She studied agricultural journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S. and B.J.) and received her M.Ed. from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. As a child, she read nearly every nonfiction book in her school’s library. Now she’s added dozens of new books to the shelves. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two sons.
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