Earthquakes (Smithsonian-science)

Description

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! In Earthquakes , Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book. Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather: Global Warming Hurricanes Lightning Storms Tornadoes Weather Wildfires Review: Book very well presented - Since I had read so many of Simon's books, I decided to go further into study of the earth. The earthquake book was very well written and easy to understand if you don't want to go into total tech talk. Review: As a teacher, any book by Seymour Simon is ... - As a teacher, any book by Seymour Simon is a welcome addition to my library, especially now that informational text/nonfiction is being stressed on Common Core.