earthquakes

Earthquakes are among the heaviest hitters in the world of natural phenomena that shape our planet. Not only can they cause massive amounts of damage on their own, they can also cause other disasters, such as tsunamis and avalanches.

"In the aftermath of a major earthquake, eleven-year-old Maya overcomes her own fear to help others at home and in northeast Japan, where a tsunami caused great damage. Includes author's note about the facts behind the story"--Provided by publisher.

Relates how Genie Chance, a part-time radio reporter, helped a community in Alaska recover after a powerful earthquake.

"Explains how the shape of Earth can change with the sudden movement of Earth's crust or when molten rock explodes out of an opening in Earth's surface. Young readers will be fascinated to discover how volcanoes form, and about tectonic plates and fault lines, the damage earthquakes can cause, and how to stay safe when an earthquake happens."--From the publisher.

"Offers answers to the most compelling questions about natural disasters and the earth's crust. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--Provided by publisher.

Describes earthquakes, their causes and effects, the instruments used to study them, and safety measures for preventing personal harm.

A collection of six short stories by Haruki Murakami which are based on the Kobe earthquake of 1995.

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

"Examines what scientists know about earthquakes, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"Just turned twelve, Lily is the oldest of the three children in her Chinese American family living in San Francisco when the 1906 earthquake hits; her family has survived the quake, but as the city starts to burn Lily and her younger brother are separated from the others and must get to the safety of Oakland across the bay and hope that the rest of their family and friends are there waiting for them--but between the fire and the anti-Chinese violence it is not certain that any of them will survive. Includes nonfiction backmatter, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts"--OCLC.