Anatomy of an Earthquake

by Renée C. Rebman

Overview

The rumbling ground could only mean one thing: an earthquake. Learn about where and how earthquakes form, how scientists predict them, how structures are built to withstand them, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429647977
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2010
Series:	Disasters
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	IG790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Renee C. Rebman lives in Lexington, Ohio. She has written several nonfiction books for children and particularly enjoys historical subjects. She is also a published playwright. Her plays are produced in schools and community theaters across the country.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Sudden Chaos 4

Chapter 1 Our Moving Earth 6

Chapter 2 Finding Fault 12

Chapter 3 Prediction & Preparation 20

Chapter 4 Major Earthquakes 28

Chapter 5 The Aftermath 38

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48