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Author Owens, Meredith.

Title Earthquakes / Meredith Owens.

Imprint New York, NY : PowerKids Press, [2017].

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PCMS Jumpstart Non-Fiction  551.2 OWENS    ---  Available
Description 24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 23 cm
Series Spotlight on Earth science
Note Includes index.
Contents Shaky ground --Moving plates --Cracks in the crust --Rocky waves --Measuring quakes --Destructive disasters --Earthquake effects --Not all natural --Staying safe.
Summary Earthquakes are incredible forces of nature. They shake the ground and topple buildings and bridges. They can even cause other natural disasters such as tsunamis. This book takes an in-depth look at the causes and impacts of earthquakes. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail using age-appropriate text. Incredible photographs on each page show the power of these natural disasters. STEM and engineering topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are included. Readers will also learn important tips for staying safe during an earthquake. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Websites.
Audience 4567 Childrens Plus, Inc.
860 Lexile.
R Fountas and Pinnell.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR RL 5.2 0.5 186868 PCMS.
Subject Earthquakes.
ISBN 149942616X
9781499426168

 
    
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