Earthquakes: Earth's Mightiest Moments (Earthworks) [School & Library Binding]

David L. Harrison (Author), Cheryl Nathan (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3–A useful yet fun introduction to the topic. Instead of taking the typical cut-and-dried approach to presenting information, Harrison provides a lively text that will draw readers in. The book opens with an attention-grabbing glimpse at a pioneer family in Missouri in 1811, as the settlers experience "the worst earthquake in the history of the United States." The colorful collage artwork and accessible narrative clearly describe the layers of the earth, plate tectonics, the scientists that study earthquakes, and what causes mountains and trenches. The vivid, two-page illustrations are both attractive and informative. Purchase this title if you need to beef up this subject area for the youngest researchers.–Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Pr (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590782437
• ISBN-13: 978-1590782439
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,728,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Harrison was born in Springfield, Missouri. He has lived in Ajo, Arizona (as a boy), Atlanta, Georgia (as a graduate student), Evansville, Indiana (as a pharmacologist), Kansas City, Missouri (as an editorial manager) and back in Springfield (as a business owner). Counting his first poems at age six, David has been a writer most of his life and has produced 80 published books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction that have won dozens of awards. He holds two degrees in science and two honorary doctorates of letters (MSU and Drury University). He is poet laureate for Drury and David Harrison Elementary School was named in his honor. He regularly speaks at conferences and visits schools.