Earthquake!

by Hodgkins, Fran

• ISBN13: 9781601152183
• ISBN10: 1601152183
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: Treasure Bay Inc

Summary

As a part of the Half and Half series, this book includes a great story, followed by cool facts: Story - Louis and his family arrive in San Francisco on April 17, 1906. The next day, one of themost devastating earthquakes in history rocks the city. Many of the buildings crumble and most of the rest are destroyed in the fires that follow. As Louis and his mother are evacuated from the burning city, he resolves to find away to construct buildings that can survive a great earthquake. Facts: About Earthquakes - Earthquakes are one of the most powerful and feared forces of nature. We cannot predict or prevent earthquakes, but we can be better prepared for them. Discover why earthquakes happen and why some earthquakes cause little destruction, while others cause devastation. Plus, learn about some of the most famous earthquakes in history and where they are most likely to strike in the future.

Table of Contents

Story: Shaken to the Ground	p. 2
A New Start	p. 2
Disaster	p. 7
The Most Terrible Day	p. 12
Camp	p. 17
Making a Difference	p. 23
Facts: About Earthquakes	p. 26
Why the San Francisco Earthquake Was So Terrible	p. 26
Life in the Camps	p. 30
Understanding Earthquakes	p. 32
How Plates Fit Together	p. 34
How Earthquakes Happen	p. 36
The Magnitude of Earthquakes	p. 38
Some Effects of Earthquakes	p. 40
Other Famous Earthquakes	p. 42
Make a Model	p. 44
Building Better Buildings	p. 46
Predicting Earthquakes	p. 48
Be Prepared	p. 49
During and After an Earthquake	p. 50
An Earthquake Quiz	p. 52
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