
Geology Rocks!: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Claudia Martin(Author)
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 28. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5263-2139-8 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.
Find out why earthquakes shake the ground and what makes volcanoes erupt. Learn how to measure earthquakes, escape tsunamis and build skyscrapers that do not fall down. Explore different types of volcanoes, such as shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes and supervolcanoes
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself, and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Perfect for readers 7 and up.
Find out why earthquakes shake the ground and what makes volcanoes erupt. Learn how to measure earthquakes, escape tsunamis and build skyscrapers that do not fall down. Explore different types of volcanoes, such as shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes and supervolcanoes
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself, and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Perfect for readers 7 and up.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 266 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
148 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-2139-8 (9781526321398)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Claudia Martin has worked in book publishing for 17 years. She is the author of several books and websites for children and young people. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs and technology.
Content
1: On the move
1: What is an earthquake?
1: Measuring earthquakes
1: Tsunamis
1: Earthquake safety
1: What makes a volcano?
1: Volcano shapes
1: Eruptions
1: Supervolcanoes
1: Active or extinct?
1: Hot springs and geysers
1: Living with volcanoes
1: Quick quiz answers
1: Now test your knowledge!
1: Glossary
1: Further reading
1: Index
1: What is an earthquake?
1: Measuring earthquakes
1: Tsunamis
1: Earthquake safety
1: What makes a volcano?
1: Volcano shapes
1: Eruptions
1: Supervolcanoes
1: Active or extinct?
1: Hot springs and geysers
1: Living with volcanoes
1: Quick quiz answers
1: Now test your knowledge!
1: Glossary
1: Further reading
1: Index