Fault Lines: Understanding The Power Of Earthquakes

This Canadian reference work will help students explore earthquakes and natural disasters. It cleverly blends first-person stories by people who have experienced natural disasters and scientific information. The factual information is easy to understand, sidebars present interesting earthquake facts, and half-page question and answer sections can extend student thinking and encourage readers to delve more deeply into topics. Clear, colourful visuals and diagrams make the book accessible to students who may have difficulty with more traditional texts. Also suitable for read-aloud, small group and independent reading.