Publisher Description

The windows rattle. The ground shakes. Soon the ground cracks open and buildings come crashing down. It's an earthquake! These shattering natural disasters cause huge amounts of damage wherever they hit. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest earthquakes from around the world.

Table of Contents

Earth-shaking power -- Disaster in Haiti -- Topping the scale -- History's deadliest quake -- Nepal tragedy -- San Francisco disaster -- Chinese landslides -- Record quake in Indonesia -- On shaky ground -- Terror in Turkey -- Good Friday earthquake -- Japanese disasters -- Surviving an earthquake.

Promotional "Headline"

"1. High-interest subject matter engages interests of struggling readers. 2. Teaches young readers about the different categories of storms and natural disasters. 3. Teaches how to stay safe during a natural disaster and how to prepare for an emergency."

Feature

1. High-interest subject matter engages interests of struggling readers. 2. Teaches young readers about the different categories of storms and natural disasters. 3. Teaches how to stay safe during a natural disaster and how to prepare for an emergency.

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