National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Earthshaking photos, facts, and fun!

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Paperback
$12.95 US
9.2"W x 10.86"H x 0.19"D  
On sale Oct 08, 2013 | 64 Pages | 9781426313646
Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 1040L | Fountas & Pinnell Q

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National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature. You'll find out that three-quarters of Earth's volcanoes are underwater, that an earthquake in Chile shortened the day by 1.26 milliseconds, and much more. Bursting with fascinating information about the biggest volcanic eruptions and earth-shattering earthquakes, this book takes a fun approach to science, introducing kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface. Filled with fabulous photos and peppered with great facts, this is a must-have for all young nature lovers, sure to satisfy kids' curiosity about natural disasters and the powers of nature.
SARAH WASSNER FLYNN loves writing, running, and triathalons. When she's not writing about races, she's usually training or competing in one. She also writes nonfiction books and articles for kids and teens, like The National Geographic Kids National Park Guide U.S.A. and The Girl's Life Guide to the Most Amazing You. KATHY FURGANG, co-author, has been a writer for 16 years. She is the author of dozens of science textbooks and children's books, including National Geographic Kid's Everything Weather, Everything Volcanoes, Ultimate Weird But True 2, and Weird But True Ripped from the Headlines View titles by Kathy Furgang

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National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature. You'll find out that three-quarters of Earth's volcanoes are underwater, that an earthquake in Chile shortened the day by 1.26 milliseconds, and much more. Bursting with fascinating information about the biggest volcanic eruptions and earth-shattering earthquakes, this book takes a fun approach to science, introducing kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface. Filled with fabulous photos and peppered with great facts, this is a must-have for all young nature lovers, sure to satisfy kids' curiosity about natural disasters and the powers of nature.

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SARAH WASSNER FLYNN loves writing, running, and triathalons. When she's not writing about races, she's usually training or competing in one. She also writes nonfiction books and articles for kids and teens, like The National Geographic Kids National Park Guide U.S.A. and The Girl's Life Guide to the Most Amazing You. KATHY FURGANG, co-author, has been a writer for 16 years. She is the author of dozens of science textbooks and children's books, including National Geographic Kid's Everything Weather, Everything Volcanoes, Ultimate Weird But True 2, and Weird But True Ripped from the Headlines View titles by Kathy Furgang

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