Author: John R. Baker
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515717860
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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"Describes history's biggest and most destructive earthquakes from around the world"--

Author: Janey Levy
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1404245138
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Describes how earthquakes occur and spread, and includes details on the worst earthquakes in history.

Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508153167
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Human society has adapted to environments across the globe, but sometimes nature still shakes up our world. Readers will investigate the science behind earthquakes as they count down the ten most catastrophic quakes in human history. Dramatic photographs will engage all readers, and the information-rich text smoothly incorporates STEM, geography, and history curricula. A concluding map pinpoints the location of each deadly quake, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills. This high-interest, multi-subject volume is essential to any academic library.

Author: John R. Baker
Publisher: Raintree
ISBN: 1474724841
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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The windows rattle. The ground shakes. Soon the ground cracks open and buildings come crashing down. It's an earthquake! These shattering natural disasters cause huge amounts of damage wherever they hit. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest earthquakes from around the world.

Author: Mary L. Englar
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496653149
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history.

Author: Henry Fountain
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN: 1101904062
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 298

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On March 27, 1964, at 5-36 p.m., the biggest earthquake ever recorded in North America--and the second biggest ever in the world, measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale--struck Alaska, devastating coastal towns and villages and killing more than 130 people in what was then a relatively sparsely populated region. In a riveting tale about the almost unimaginable brute force of nature, New York Times science journalist Henry Fountain, in his first trade book, re-creates the lives of the villagers and townspeople living in Chenega, Anchorage, and Valdez; describes the sheer beauty of the geology of the region, with its towering peaks and 20-mile-long glaciers; and reveals the impact of the quake on the towns, the buildings, and the lives of the inhabitants. George Plafker, a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey with years of experience scouring the Alaskan wilderness, is asked to investigate the Prince William Sound region in the aftermath of the quake, to better understand its origins. His work confirmed the then controversial theory of plate tectonics that explained how and why such deadly quakes occur, and how we can plan for the next one.

Author: Abraham Hoffman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439660824
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169

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A detailed look at the state’s most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included. Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable “big one.” More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach’s 1933 earthquake caused nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. In this book, historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California’s most destructive tremors.

Author: Susan E. Hamen
Publisher: All-Time Worst Disasters
ISBN: 9781632355348
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.--

Author: James F. Lander
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tsunamis
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Author: John R. Baker
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 149662131X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world.