earthquakes

Mr. Baker's eighth grade class thought they were in for a normal field trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, but their journey takes a terrifying turn when an earthquake hits and the students are plunged into a frigid underground lake, forcing them to fight for survival and find their way back above ground.

Describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes.

"Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes, and these devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Learn about the most fearsome earthquakes and tsunamis throughout history and discover the technology that helps detect them.".

A comprehensive guide to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis that discusses how the Earth moves, eruptions, types of volcanoes, hazards, climate, how they are monitored, tectonics, warning systems, and more.

This time Ranger, the time-traveling Golden retriever, finds himself in San Francisco in the middle of the great 1906 earthquake, and his mission is obviously to get a young Chinese immigrant, Lily Chen, to safety, but as they make their way through the ruined and burning city Ranger finds that he must also accomplish something else--finding Lily, who was sold as a servant by her parents, a new family who will care for her.

Describes the impact of several historic earthquakes around the world, including San Francisco, 1906 and 1989; Haiti, 2010; Japan, 2011; and others in Mexico City and China.

"'Wake up. Wake up, Boy. I'm bored. Time passes slowly in here, just you and me. It must be lunchtime. He will let us out soon.' A tale of two very different worlds, both shattered by the loss of loved ones. Tragic, comic and full of hope, thanks to a dog called Boy. The kennel has been JC's home ever since JC's new foster father locked them inside. As the hours and days pass, JC tells Boy about how he came to his country: his family, the orphanage and the Haitian earthquake that swept everything away. How, after, his foster mother Melanie brought a new light into his life and brought him to her home country. He started to feel normal again. Until JC did something bad, so bad that he and Boy were banished to the kennel. Now their foster father is getting sicker, Melody still isn't home, and JC and Boy realize that they have to try to escape."--OCLC.

Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic quakes in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind earthquakes, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.

"Engaging images accompany information about how to survive an earthquake. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved."--Provided by publisher.