Earth-Shattering Events
Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
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- $25.99
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- $25.99
Publisher Description
An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters that nature has to offer!
''Dynamic illustrations paired with illuminating text will entice even a reluctant reader to revel in this selection; an excellent addition to any nonfiction library''. -- School Library journal, Starred Review
''An eye-opening, and -widening, early introduction to our restless planet''. -- Kirkus
''The introduction’s warning—“every so often, the planet reminds us who’s boss”—rings out again at the conclusion, which explains how climate change could amplify each of these terrible and fascinating natural events''. -- Publisher's Weekly
''Earth Shattering Events! is one of those books that perfectly balances both the needs of the child, and the wants of the adult; it’s fun, educational and equally entertaining to people big and small''. -- The AOI
We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries.
This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside fascinating facts about the biggest and the worst. Informative, accessible illustrations by Sophie Williams make this so much more than your standard geography book.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Why does the Earth shudder and shake? What makes a cyclone swirl and a wildfire leap uphill? Jacobs answers these questions and more in this engaging compendium. Divided into geological and meteorological categories, a dedicated section defines each phenomenon, covering its whys, hows, and results; measurement and evaluation techniques; and survival advice (in an avalanche: "swim backstroke uphill as hard as you can"). Each section concludes with a full-spread world map pinpointing and describing "the Biggest and the Worst." Williams's off-kilter, doodle-inflected illustrations adroitly depict a colorful array of maps, diagrams, and images ranging from a fracking rig to volcano innards. The introduction's warning "every so often, the planet reminds us who's boss" rings out again at the conclusion, which explains how climate change could amplify each of these terrible and fascinating natural events. Ages 6 12.