Earthquakes (reillustrated) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

by Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Megan Lloyd (Illustrator) "Parts of the earth are always moving..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4–A slightly larger format and new, colorful illustrations and diagrams accompany the original 1990 text in this new edition. The simple, easy-to-read narrative describes the causes and effects of earthquakes (including a tsunami) and safety measures to be taken during one. New additions include a page of earthquake facts, a list of the 10 most destructive (as determined by the number of fatalities), and a Web site. A nice update, if your old copy is suffering from circulation fatigue.–Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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From Booklist
K-Gr. 3. This new edition of a primary-grade science standard retains the 1990 text but has new illustrations. Some of the paintings feature children demonstrating wave-related activities and earthquake safety procedures, but the most effective pictures are those that show the unseen and unseeable, such as cross-sections of mountains, volcanoes, and faults in the earth's moving crust. One double-page spread concerns a 1939 earthquake off the Chilean coast that resulted in a tsunami. From the dependable Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, this book explains what earthquakes are and what to do when they occur. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451887
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451888
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well done, February 26, 2009

By	HeatherHH - See all my reviews

This is a very well done book on earthquakes aimed at the early elementary school crowd. It's very thorough but enjoyable. The language is not dumbed down like many children's books, but difficult terms and concepts are explained in a concrete way, such as the comparison of the earth and its crust to an apple and its peel. Several examples of real earthquakes are presented, describing the level of damage and destruction along with the Richter scale measurement. As would be expected, the main section of the text ends with safety tips.

The illustrations are gorgeous and vibrant. They take the book from good to outstanding. They really give you a feel for what the text is describing.

Finally, at the very back of the book, there is a page with additional earthquake facts, just neat little "did you know" sort of things that weren't part of the basic earthquake information. There's also a page listing the top ten most destructive earthquakes in terms of the death toll.

I have another book on earthquakes aimed at this age range, and it's very lackluster. This one, however, is outstanding, with very little room for improvement.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earthquakes Read and Learn Book, January 16, 2007

By	Leslie Reader (Olive Branch, MS USA) - See all my reviews

Another great book in the Lets Read and Find Out Science series. The right amount of detail for young, curious minds.