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When the earth shakes : earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis / Simon Winchester.

Winchester, Simon, (author.).

Summary:

"'New York Times' bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester who's been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and even charred the soles of his boots climbing a volcano, looks at the science, technology, and societal impact of these inter-connected natural phenomena"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780670785360
  • ISBN: 0670785369
  • Physical Description: 71 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 x 27 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Viking, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 66) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Earthquakes -- Volcanoes -- Tsunamis -- Afterword.
Target Audience Note:
Age 10 and up.
Grade 7 and 8.
NC1290L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.2 3 175008.
Subject:
Earthquakes > Juvenile literature.
Earthquakes > Psychological aspects > Juvenile literature.
Volcanoes > Juvenile literature.
Tsunamis > Juvenile literature.

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  • 32 of 33 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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5211 . ‡aAge 10 and up.
5212 . ‡aGrade 7 and 8.
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