Earthquakes
From the Series Our Extreme Earth
How do earthquakes form? In this Earthquakes title, readers will learn the answer to that question along with its causes, processes, effects, and why it is important. They will also be introduced to Charles Richter, a seismologist. Bright, full-page photos fill the book, with easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF037010, JNF051100 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Sandcastle |
| Series | Our Extreme Earth |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 450 |
| ISBN | 9781532112225 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-12-15 |
| Author | Rebecca Felix |
| Features | Detailed maps, Glossary of key words, Reviewed, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 551.22 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 7.5 |
| Guided Reading Level | I |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.0 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 193521 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Our Extreme Earth – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The authors use clear and concise language in their exploration of various geographical wonders. Each title features vivid photographs and the occasional drawing. Key scientists in the field, such as the seismologist Charles Francis Richter, are also profiled. Images of children introduce the material at the beginning and pose a question at the end of each book in an effort to make the information more relatable. Bite-size nuggets of content for beginning readers.