- Paperback: 40 pages
- Publisher: Harper Trophy (imprint of HarperCollins Children's Book Group, Div of HarperCollins US); Newly illustrated ed edition (Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0064451887
- ISBN-13: 978-0064451888
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 25.3 x 0.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,839,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Very well done
26 Feb 2009
Format:Paperback
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.
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 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Explanation For Kids
30 April 2010
Format:Paperback
The books in this series explain things that kids wonder about and need to know in a way they can understand. Young elementary kids will learn from these as a read aloud and enjoy them in one sitting. I would even go as far to say that kids a little older (grade 3-5) would enjoy these in one sitting as an independent read and vocabulary builder. You can easily plan a study unit around each of these books or use them as an addition to the curriculum you already use. The photos are a great plus, as well. I recommend using this series as a summer education builder. Use one book each week as a theme throughout your summer. Never stop learning!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Terrific book!
18 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback
Just read this with my 6 year old. What a terrific book! It is very well-written and the illustrations are also top-notch. We learned a lot. It was very interesting. Would love to read more books by this author. This was the best book on the subject (for this age) that we've read.
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