"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind earthquakes, including where and why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe when the ground starts to shake. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people trapped in rubble (or other dangerous situations after an earthquake) survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Young readers are fascinated by extreme tales of challenge and survival. Immerse them in a variety of survival...

"The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe during one."--

Learn about rocks, volcanoes, and the earth's core. Explore the explosive and earth-shattering forces of our planet. With vivid full-color photographs on each page.

Presents information about the scientific principles involved in earthquakes, including why they happen, what their effects are, and how scientists are working to predict and prevent them.

Explains the causes and effects of various natural disasters, including avalanches, droughts, blizzards, and more.

Plates crash to the floor and dressers topple over as the earth rumbles beneath you. Earthquake! These deadly natural disasters can leave people trapped under tons of wreckage. Despite being buried alive, some people have overcome the odds and lived to tell the tale. These true stories detail the amazing events of people who have emerged from the rubble during an earthquake.

"Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind epic earthquakes, the world's worst-ever epic earthquake disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating earthquakes...

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.