Introduction: Shake, Rattle, and Roll -- Understanding earthquakes : what are earthquakes and why do they happen? -- Studying earthquakes : what and how can scientists learn about earthquakes? -- The Big truth : do earthquakes only happen on Earth? -- Famous earthquakes : when and where have some of the most powerful earthquakes occurred? -- Earthquake safety : how can people stay safe during and earthquake? -- Think like a scientist -- Activity : create an earthquake-proof structure -- True statistics.
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"This book shows readers the awesome power of earthquakes"-- Provided by publisher.
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