Description
Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.
Find out why earthquakes shake the ground and what makes volcanoes erupt. Learn how to measure earthquakes, escape tsunamis, and build skyscrapers that do not fall down. Explore different types of volcanoes,
such as shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes and supervolcanoes
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Perfect for readers 7 and up.
Table of Contents
- 1: On the move
- 1: What is an earthquake?
- 1: Measuring earthquakes
- 1: Tsunamis
- 1: Earthquake safety
- 1: What makes a volcano?
- 1: Volcano shapes
- 1: Eruptions
- 1: Supervolcanoes
- 1: Active or extinct?
- 1: Hot springs and geysers
- 1: Living with volcanoes
- 1: Quick quiz answers
- 1: Now test your knowledge!
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further reading
- 1: Index
