Jump Into Science: Earthquakes

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$7.99 US
On sale Jul 18, 2017 | 32 Pages | 9781426328336
Kids are fascinated by the amazing power of earthquakes – one of nature's most dramatic displays. Colorful illustrations and kid-friendly text make complex geological science fascinating and easy to understand. Every Jump Into Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully engage readers and extra material to further stimulate learning.
DR. ELLEN J. PRAGER writes on geology and marine-related topics for children and adults and is the Assistant Dean at the Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami. She's the author of The Furious Earth: The Science and Nature of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis. She is also the author of two other Jump Into Science books, Volcano! and Sand.

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Kids are fascinated by the amazing power of earthquakes – one of nature's most dramatic displays. Colorful illustrations and kid-friendly text make complex geological science fascinating and easy to understand. Every Jump Into Science book ends with a hands-on experiment to fully engage readers and extra material to further stimulate learning.

Author

DR. ELLEN J. PRAGER writes on geology and marine-related topics for children and adults and is the Assistant Dean at the Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami. She's the author of The Furious Earth: The Science and Nature of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis. She is also the author of two other Jump Into Science books, Volcano! and Sand.

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