Earthquakes (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0064451887 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.. Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces—the earthquake
The simple, easy-to-read narrative describes the causes and effects of earthquakes (including a tsunami) and safety measures to be taken during one. . All rights reserved. New additions include a page of earthquake facts, a list of the 10 most destructive (as determined by the number of fatalities), and a Web site. From School Library Journal Grade 2-4–A slightly larger format and new, colorful illustrations and diagrams accompany the original 1990 text in this new edition. A nice update, if your old copy is suffering from circulation fatigue.–P
Very well done This is a very well done book on earthquakes aimed at the early elementary school crowd. It's very thorough but enjoyable. The language is not dumbed down like many children's books, but difficult terms and concepts are explained in a concrete way, such as the comparison of the earth and its crust to an apple and its peel. Several examples of real earthquakes are presented, describing the level of damage and destruction along with. Terrific book! Just read this with my 6 year old. What a terrific book! It is very well-written and the illustrations are also top-notch. We learned a lot. It was very interesting. Would love to read more books by this author. This was the best book on the subject (for this age) that we've read.. EmilyA said Great Explanation For Kids. The books in this series explain things that kids wonder about and need to know in a way they can understand. Young elementary kids will learn from these as a read aloud and enjoy them in one sitting. I would even go as far to say that kids a little older (grade Great Explanation For Kids The books in this series explain things that kids wonder about and need to know in a way they can understand. Young elementary kids will learn from these as a read aloud and enjoy them in one sitting. I would even go as far to say that kids a little older (grade 3-5) would enjoy these in one sitting as an independent read and vocabulary builder. You can easily plan a study unit around each of these books or use them as an addition. -5) would enjoy these in one sitting as an independent read and vocabulary builder. You can easily plan a study unit around each of these books or use them as an addition
Lloyd to sketch them as models for this book.. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. Franklyn M. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Pla