Shattering Earthquakes - (Awesome Forces of Nature) 2nd Edition by Louise Spilsbury & Richard Spilsbury (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Teaches about earthquakes and how scientists detect these natural disasters.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Spreads in these updates of the 2004 editions address questions children may have about natural disasters and discuss causes, characteristics, and relevant science, including progress in predicting the events. Case studies illustrate the human response. Numerous color photographs and sidebars are interwoven into the well-organized and absorbing narratives. Many of the images show the impact of these natural events on people's lives. The books conclude with a list of the most famous disasters of the past, including Haiti's 2010 earthquake.Caroline Geck, Newark Public Schools, NJ School Library Journal September 2010-- "School Library Journal"<br><br>This visually appealing series is sure to catch the eyes of students and educators. Whether reading for research purposes or just for fun, these titles are sure to please. The interesting and accurate facts are presented in an easily understood vocabulary. Sections on what the force of nature is, what causes it, where it happens, who helps after it occurs, how it can be predicted, how people can prepare, and if the force of nature can be prevented are the main subtopics included. Incredible eye-catching photographs, diagrams, or maps are tastefully positioned on every page. Each title contains at least three case studies of actual events that bring these incredible forces of nature to life. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. -Amy E. Parker, Director of Lower School Library Services, Second Baptist School, Houston, Texas Library Media Connection November/December 2010 Issue-- "Library Media Connection"<br><br>This Heinemann Info-Search series offers truly awesome descriptions of natural phenomena. Each book packages facts, science, statistics, and human experience with natural phenomena in a way that flows logically, making it attractive and understandable for students. Each photo is worth a thousand words. Students watch and hear news in the media, but a photo allows them to stop, focus, and reflect. The scientific explanation for the cause of earthquakes is kept simple, as is the description of the technology used to predict them. This simplicity will attract teachers to use this book for third- and fourth-grade elementary students, and it is still challenging enough to use with fifth-grade students because the statistics reflect the enormous economic and social implications caused by this natural disaster. Earthquakes can trigger mudslides, tsunamis, collapsed buildings, and after shocks, which are subjects of other books in this series. The photos reflect how developing countries are struggling with these disasters and foster connections to social studies, economics, math, and engineering. The beauty of the books in this series is that the information is so current. They bring many other subjects together, making them ideal for integrated studies at the elementary level. Statistics are plentiful and will challenge students. A teacher may want to provide comparisons to make these numbers easier to comprehend. Almost every page has a related photo, map, graph, or diagram with an information box explaining exactly what is depicted. Terms in the glossary are printed in bold text and relate to geography, social studies, and science. They represent a good how-and-why resource for students when disasters around the world are in the media and the opportunity for capturing students' interest is immediate. Students will be interested in making sense of disasters they can remember, such as the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Teachers will find these to be awesome additions to their classrooms. -- Karen Timmons NSTA Recommends12/14/2010 website-- "NSTA Recommends"<br>
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