earthquakes

An illustrated exploration of earthquakes that discusses why they occur, how they are studied, the damage they can cause, and other related topics; and includes statistics, resources, a glossary, and an index.

Explains what causes earthquakes and how to stay safe if you find yourself in one.

Describes the destruction caused by earthquakes, including survival stories, and explains how the strength and size of earthquakes are measured.

Presents an examination of volcanoes and earthquakes, exploring questions about what causes them, how they are measured, where they are located, and the damage they can cause. Includes illustrations.

Presents information on earthquakes and their effect on planet Earth, giving specific examples from around the world.

Answers many questions about what happened when a big earthquake hit the city of San Francisco in 1906.

Explores earthquake rescues around the world.

"Tatsuta was an amateur artist who signed onto the dangerous task of cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which the workers came to call 'Ichi-F.' This is the story of that challenging work, of the trials faced by the local citizens, and of the...camaraderie that developed between the mostly blue-collar workers who had to face the devious and invisible threat of radiation on a daily basis"--Back cover.

Looks at the Titanic, jungle survival, and earthquake survival through the format of choose-your-own adventure stories.