This series explores diverse topics ... builds core science concepts through texts designed to develop nonfiction reading skills.
Describes the causes, characteristics, and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examines how they can be measured and predicted. This book is part of the Nature Company Discoveries library, a dynamic new reference series for children.
With detailed diagrams outlining the structure of continental and oceanic crust and the distribution of major plate motion, this book introduces readers to the range of activity that can shape or decimate an entire region.
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Discusses how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur and how they can be predicted.
Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis don't happen every day, so how can budding scientists study how they work?
Explains what earth scientists know about volcanoes and earthquakes.
An overview of volcanoes and earthquakes discusses what causes them, famous events, how they are studied, and how they are portrayed in folklore and legend around the world.
Describes the causes, warning signs, measurement, and after-effects of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Combines facts with photographs of volcanoes and earthquake-affected regions to introduce readers to such topics as underwater volcanoes and plate tectonics while offering insight into the world-changing power of natural disasters.
This series provides first introductions to key non-fiction topics and includes stunning photographs and bite-size chunks of easy-to-read text.