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In The Earthshaking Earthquake Mystery, twelve-year-old Curie and her eight-year-old brother Nick travel with their absentminded scientist father along the San Andreas fault and other earthquake-prone areas. As they visit sites of famous earthquakes, they learn about the science of seismic activity and how researchers attempt to predict quakes, while encountering a major earthquake of their own. The narrative follows their experience of the tremor and the lessons they gain about earth science and safety.
Quick Summary
Two curious siblings get more than they bargained for when their scatterbrained genius dad turns a geology field trip into a real-life earthquake crisis that forces them to use science to survive. Kids will root for the dynamic brother-sister team as they dodged crumbling roads, decoded clues about historic quakes, and discovered that Dad's wild theories might actually save their lives. If your kid loves the Mystery series or adventurous non-fiction Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce Who Would Win books, they'll dig into this action-packed story that proves science can be seriously suspenseful. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy solving puzzles while learning real earthquake history.