This book introduces young readers to earthquakes. It describes the layers ofEarths crust and explains how the movement of tectonic plates causesearthquakes and... » 

This book introduces young readers to earthquakes. It describes the layers ofEarths crust and explains how the movement of tectonic plates causesearthquakes and forms mountains. It also discusses how and why seismologistsstudy earthquakes as well as how earthquakes affect peoples lives. The bookincludes a chapter on earthquake safety. «