Orem Library

Explains how earthquakes are produced by movements in the structure of the Earth, and discusses the effects of earthquakes on land and at sea, how seismologists measure tremors, and related topics.

Describes how earthquakes occur and spread, and includes details on the worst earthquakes in history.

A discussion of earthquakes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant earthquakes from history.

Examines why and where earthquakes happen, the way they are measured, the destruction they can bring to a community, and steps that can be taken to stay safe if one strikes.

"Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people trapped in rubble (or other dangerous situations after an earthquake) survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.

Earning money to help his family in 1906, ten-year-old newsboy Leo explores the hilly city's bustling business world and modern innovations before a massive earthquake and decimating fire change everything he has ever known.

Imagines the coming-of-age story of young Julia, whose world is thrown into upheaval when it is discovered that the Earth's rotation has suddenly begun to slow, posing a catastrophic threat to all life.

"When a sudden earthquake strands Celia's parents out of town, she finds herself on her own in a shaken city. She tries to reach out to other kids around her apartment building. Some of them, like the sad boy named Demetri, seem wary of letting her too close. The others call themselves Hunters. They claim the earthquake was caused by monsters only kids can see. And they think Celia is destined to save the city. Celia doesn't feel destined to save...