"This fully illustrated, nonfiction book for middle readers focuses on earthquakes, how they happen and what you need to know."--

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010.

Learn how people trapped in rubble or other dangerous situations after an earthquake survive against all odds. --From the publisher's web site.

Introduces kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface that result in massive volcanoes and earth-shattering earthquakes. Includes over 100 photos and pictures, field notes, quizzes, and an interactive glossary.

Learn about earthquakes and volcanoes and how the earth's surface is always changing.

Describes the worst tsunamis in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips.

Describes the worst earthquakes in history, as well as formation, scale, and disaster tips.

This book teaches young readers about how Earth's tectonic plates lead to features such as mountains and ocean trenches, as well as natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.

"Quake Chasers: 15 women rocking earthquake science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists with a variety of specialties related to earthquake science. With tenacity, intellect, and innovation, these women have crushed obstacles in society, in the lab, and out in the field. Their accomplishments leave aftershocks as they work toward revealing answers to the many riddles that lie behind earthquakes, saving lives by teaching...