Earthquakes For Kids

Discover how Mount Tambora's catastrophic eruption plunged the world into darkness, altering the global climate and inspiring the likes of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This remarkable story of disaster and survival is brought to life by the award-winning author of The Mona Lisa Vanishes. The...

Our planet is in motion—can you feel it? Our World in Motion: Fault Lines, Tectonic Plates, Earthquakes and The Power That Shapes The Planet is a compelling and easy-to-understand guide to the dynamic forces shaping the Earth beneath our feet. Aimed at curious teens, science-minded students, and adventurous readers, this book brings to life the science of plate tectonics, the mystery of major fault lines, and the raw energy of earthquakes. Inside you'll explore: How Earth’s tectonic plates move—and why they matter The three major types of plate boundaries (convergent, divergent, and ...

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, a “lively, witty, and often touching” (People) novel that tells the story of three very different women as they navigate one of life’s most wonderful and perilous transitions: the journey of new motherhood. Becky is a plump, sexy chef...

New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history—the 1964 Alaska earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and swept away the island village of Chenega—and the geologist who hunted for clues to explain how...

Is the ground really moving? You bet it is—and now your child can learn why! Shake, Rattle, and Learn: A Kid’s Guide to Fault Lines and Earthquakes is a fun, educational science book for kids ages 6 to 8 who love learning about the world around them. This engaging nonfiction adventure explains: What tectonic plates are Why fault lines form How earthquakes and tsunamis happen What to do when the ground shakes How scientists watch the Earth from space and sea! Written in friendly, easy-to-read prose, this book brings Earth science to life with real-world stories, surprising facts, and a ...

In this addition to the What Was? series, kids will experience what it was like to be in San Francisco in 1906 when the ground buckled in a major, catastrophic earthquake. One early April morning in 1906, the people of San Francisco were jolted awake by a mammoth earthquake—one that registered...

When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn’t know if he’ll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again… Morphology focus: Common prefixes and verb suffixes Against The Odds is a captivating series of six fictional but...

“Sarah Mandel has done something remarkable here. I found myself weeping, laughing with delight and moved with love—all in the span of the day it took me to devour this book. Filled with deliciously specific images and metaphors, clear dialogue, and rich explorations of self and others...

Step into the bustling city of Philippi with Paul and Silas and witness a story of incredible faith and miraculous power! When a simple act of kindness—freeing a young girl from a troubling spirit—angers a group of greedy men, Paul and Silas are dragged before the city's leaders, beaten, and thrown into the deepest, darkest prison cell. But even with their feet locked in stocks and their backs raw with pain, they refuse to be silenced. As they fill the midnight air with songs of praise, the very foundations of the prison begin to shake!

Welcome to LA? Nineties' Hollywood gets an Italian makeover in this poignant and ruefully funny coming-of-age novel featuring a teenage girl who's on shaky ground—in more ways than one. Mere weeks after the 1992 riots that laid waste to Los Angeles, Eugenia, a typical Italian teenager, is...

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, a “lively, witty, and often touching” (People) novel that tells the story of three very different women as they navigate one of life’s most wonderful and perilous transitions: the journey of new motherhood. Becky is a plump, sexy chef...

In Earthquakes and Volcanoes, the Brite Star Kids learn about volcanoes and earthquakes and work on a science project that demonstrates a volcano actually erupting.

240+ multiple-choice fun trivia questions make learning about science fun! Provides hours of educational kids brain puzzles and on-the-go learning for the whole family! Kids trivia questions are organized into five educational STEM topics, including fascinating, kid-friendly questions about: the HUMAN BODY; ANIMALS; PLANTS; EARTH SCIENCE and SPACE! Multiple-choice answers make the educational trivia questions fun for all ages! A perfect science gift for kids! IGNITE KIDS’ CURIOSITY ABOUT WITH THIS FUN TRIVIA BOOK FOR KIDS 8-12! Introduce curious kids to the most interesting facts about ...

The outside layer of our planet is an active place. Earth's crust is always growing and changing. But do you know how Earth's crust forms? And what happens when its plates shift suddenly? Find out more about the moves that make mountains and ocean ridges in this interesting audiobook!

After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken. As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes...