Volcanoes & Earthquakes: Earthshaking Photos, Facts, and Fun!

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National Geographic Society

Just the Series: National Geographic Kids Everything

Series and Publisher: National Geographic Kids Everything

Annotation: Combines facts with photography of volcanoes and earthquake-affected regions, introducing young science enthusiasts to such topics as underwater volcanoes and plate tectonics while offering insight into the world-changing power of natural disasters.

Genre: [Earth and space sciences]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #5483443

Format: Paperback

Common Core/STEAM: STEAM

Common Core

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 10/08/13

Illustrator: Peter, Carsten,

Pages: 64 pages

ISBN: 1-426-31364-0

ISBN 13: 978-1-426-31364-6

Dewey: 551.2

Dimensions: 28 cm.

Subject Heading:
Volcanoes. Juvenile literature.
Earthquakes. Juvenile literature.
Volcanoes.
Earthquakes.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book

With Carsten Peter. Lots of basic facts about natural disasters are packed into bright and busy layouts, along with color photographs of some impressive volcanoes, eruptions, and the aftermath of disasters across global locales. Topics covered include recent and historical eruptions and quakes, the impact of events on human populations, and background earth science. Quizzes and activities are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.

Word Count: 6,592

Reading Level: 6.6

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.6 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 162722 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 1040L

Guided Reading Level: Q

National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature. You'll find out that three-quarters of Earth's volcanoes are underwater, that an earthquake in Chile shortened the day by 1.26 milliseconds, and much more. Bursting with fascinating information about the biggest volcanic eruptions and earth-shattering earthquakes, this book takes a fun approach to science, introducing kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface. Filled with fabulous photos and peppered with great facts, this is a must-have for all young nature lovers, sure to satisfy kids' curiosity about natural disasters and the powers of nature.

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