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| View Larger Image | Earthquakes (reillustrated) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) | Paperbackby Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Megan Lloyd (Illustrator)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Collins | | Page Count: | 40 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 01, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 39,213th |
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FEATURES | - ISBN13: 9780064451888
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Product Description
Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces—the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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Very well done by HeatherHH  5 Stars
February 26, 2009
This is a very well done book on earthquakes aimed at the early elementary school crowd. It's very thorough but enjoyable. The language is not dumbed down like many children's books, but difficult terms and concepts are explained in a concrete way, such as the comparison of the earth and its crust to an apple and its peel. Several examples of real earthquakes are presented, describing the level of damage and destruction along with the Richter scale measurement. As would be expected, the main section of the text ends with safety tips.
The illustrations are gorgeous and vibrant. They take the book from good to outstanding. They really give you a feel for what the text is describing.
Finally, at the very back of the book, there is a page with additional earthquake facts, just neat little "did you know" sort of things that weren't part of the basic earthquake information. There's also a page listing the top ten most destructive earthquakes in terms of the death toll.
I have another book on earthquakes aimed at this age range, and it's very lackluster. This one, however, is outstanding, with very little room for improvement.
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Earthquakes Read and Learn Book by Leslie Reader (Olive Branch, MS USA) 5 Stars
January 17, 2007
Another great book in the Lets Read and Find Out Science series. The right amount of detail for young, curious minds.
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