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Earthquakes

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Earthquakes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Seymour Simon
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 254
ISBN/Barcode 9780060877156
ClassificationsDewey:551.22
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperCollins
Publication Date 12 July 2018
Publication Country United States

Description

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book. Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather: Global Warming Hurricanes Lightning Storms Tornadoes Weather Wildfires

Author Biography

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com.