
Earthquake Alert!
Shilpa Mehta-Jones(Author)
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
Published on 15. March 2004
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7787-1572-6 (ISBN)
Description
When the earth shakes beneath your feet, the result can be dangerous and deadly. This book traces tremors and seismic waves and explains how we have prepared for the unexpected quakes that rock our cities and countryside. Special mention is made of: - the science of earthquakes, including earth's layers, plate tectonics, and major fault lines - types of seismic waves - technology used for forecasting, predicting, and measuring earthquakes - devastation from tsunamis, landslides, and fires cause by earthquakes
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Library binding
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
colour photos & illus
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7787-1572-6 (9780778715726)
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