Friday, July 4, 2008

Earthquakes


by Seymour Simon

Morrow Junior Books (1991)

Interest Level: Grades 3-5


Category: Nonfiction

Type: Picture book


Summary: Simon explains in clear language what an earthquake is, how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage can be caused by one. Wonderful graphics and photos illustrate the text.


Online connections:

1. Visit the author's webpage at http://www.seymoursimon.com/.

2. Visit the Smithsonian online at http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/.


Book Connections:

1. Hurricanes by Seymour Simon

2. Tornadoes by Seymour Simon


Keywords: Earthquakes, natural disasters, nonfiction, plate techtonics, geology, faults, San Andreas Fault Line,.

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