Description
When the earth shakes beneath your feet, the result can be dangerous and deadly. This book traces tremors and seismic waves and explains how we have prepared for the unexpected quakes that rock our cities and countryside. Special mention is made of: - the science of earthquakes, including earth's layers, plate tectonics, and major fault lines - types of seismic waves - technology used for forecasting, predicting, and measuring earthquakes - devastation from tsunamis, landslides, and fires cause by earthquakes
Title Details
Author: |
Mehta-Jones, Shilpa |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Publishing Company |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2004 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
551.22 |
Dewey Range: |
500s |
Binding Type: |
Library Binding |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
6.7 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
1 |
Guided Reading Level: |
Q |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 4 |
Lexile Level: |
1000 |
Lexile Range: |
Fluent Reader (1000 - 1299) |
