Descript |
46 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm. |
Series |
Earth's changing landscape |
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Earth's changing landscape.
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Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 7.4 2 2 81384 |
Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index. |
Contents |
Earthquakes and volcanoes -- Inside earth -- Plate boundaries -- Where volcanoes form -- Inside a volcano -- New rocks -- New mountains -- Island building -- Explosive volcanoes -- Volcanic ash -- Mud, waves, and water -- Effects on the human landscape -- Where earthquakes happen -- Earthquake waves -- Effects on earth -- Earthquakes and water -- Collapsing buildings -- Living with earthquakes -- Earthquake and volcano research -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index. |
Summary |
Explores the cause of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, their effects on the environment, and what is being done to lessen the devastation they cause. |
Subject |
Earthquakes -- Juvenile literature.
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Volcanoes -- Juvenile literature.
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Earthquakes.
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Volcanoes.
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Nature -- Effect of human beings on.
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Alt Title |
Earthquakes and volcanoes |
ISBN |
1583404791 (alk. paper) |
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