Author: Cynthia Pratt NicolsonType or emotional/crisis issue addressed: Natural Disasters - Earthquakes
Year of Publication: 2002
Publisher and Location: Kids Can Press, Tonawanda, NY
ISBN# 1550749498
Target Age Level: Upper Elementary, Jr. High
# of Pages: 32
Quality of Illustrations: Photographs
Brief Summary: Gives scientific explanations of what causes earthquakes. It also explains what we can do to prepare for earthquakes and how buildings are built to withstand the shaking.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children: It’s a great book that shows the true affects of an earthquake and what we can do to prepare.
Activity: Have the children practice an earthquake drill. Discuss how they can prepare their home or other environment for an earthquake.
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