Earthquakes

What causes an earthquake? How does the Richter scale work? Where have some ofthe largest earthquakes in history occurred? Readers will find the answers tothese... » 

What causes an earthquake? How does the Richter scale work? Where have some ofthe largest earthquakes in history occurred? Readers will find the answers tothese questions and more in Earthquakes. Students can discover the fascinatingplanet we live on as they explore the Earth Science series. Packed withinformative charts diagrams maps and sidebars this series facilitateslearning and encourages higherlevel thinking. Earth Science is an informativeand visually appealing series that will inspire a new understanding of geologyand our world. What causes an earthquake? How does the Richter scale work?Where have some of the largest earthquakes in history occurred? Readers willfind the answers to these questions and more in Earthquakes. Students candiscover the fascinating planet we live on as they explore the Earth Scienceseries. Packed with informative charts diagrams maps and sidebars thisseries facilitates learning and encourages higherlevel thinking. Earth Scienceis an informative and visually appealing series that will inspire a newunderstanding of geology and our world. «