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Description
This book discusses the causes and effects of earthquakes, recounting some of the world's biggest earthquake disasters. The coauthor is Mary B Woods.
Quick Summary
For kids who love asking "why" about everything, this book gives real answers about earthquakes Michael Woods explains the science behind why tectonic plates shift and then drops into some wild real-life stories like the 1906 San Francisco quake and the 2011 Japan disaster that actually happened. It's especially good for middle graders working on research projects or anyone looking for high-interest nonfiction that won't overwhelm them, and at under 8,000 words it reads fast without skimping on actual information. Parents will appreciate that it covers the real damage these events cause, so expect honest discussion of destruction, though the tone stays informative rather than scary. The short chapters and punchy examples make it easy to follow, and you come away with a solid understanding of how earthquakes actually work. If your kid devours this, they'd probably also like other natural science titles in this reading range that balance facts with fascinating stories.