earthquakes

A parable about the economy is which a college student learns about price gouging, economic growth, and the standard of living when he plans a protest against a local retailer that hiked its prices after an earthquake.

Celia has felt lonely ever since moving to a new city, so maybe the sad-looking boy she has seen around the apartment building could be her new friend. A sudden earthquake then strands Celia in the city while her parents are out of town, and she is recruited by a group of kids called the Hunters who claim the quake was caused by monsters that only kids can see--and Celia is destined to save them all.

"... a narrative about the biggest earthquake in recorded history in North America--the 1964 Alaskan earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and obliterated the coastal village of Chenega--and the scientist sent to look for geological clues to explain the dynamics of earthquakes, who helped to confirm the then controversial theory of plate tectonics."--Provided by publisher.

"In many parts of the world, earthquakes are a fact of life. From slight tremors to destructive quakes measuring above 5.5 on the Richter scale, earthquakes all start the same way. Readers explore the causes and effects of earthquakes throughout this book, studying recent major earthquakes that have happened around the world along the way. Presented in an exciting news magazine style complete with splashy headlines and eyewitness accounts of devastating quakes, the main content and statistics boxes complement STEM curriculums through detailed earth science information and discussion of the technology used before, during, and after earthquakes"--Provided by the publisher.

Teaches young readers about earthquakes, how scientists study them, and how to prepare for them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

Using the powers he gained in a freak accident, Max Axiom teaches readers about the properties of plate tectonics and the earthquakes that form as a result.

Provides information about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us.

From volcanoes and earthquakes. to geysers and tsunamis, explore our planet and the dramatic events that effect our world.

Presents the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, describing what the city was like before 1906, what it was like to live through the earthquake, its cause, why it was so devastating, and the road to recovery for the city and its inhabitants.

"An elementary exploration of earthquakes, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean quake."--Provided by publisher.