Kid Explorers: Earthquakes!: Tectonic Plates, Shaking Ground, Tsunamis, and How Kids Can Be Ready

What makes the ground shake beneath our feet?Join Emi Okada, a curious Japanese-American girl living in California, as she explores the powerful science of earthquakes, tectonic plates, tsunamis, and the amazing tools scientists use to understand our moving planet.From a cozy San Francisco kitchen where a lamp begins to swing, to the glowing layers deep inside Earth, young readers will discover how continents move, why the Pacific Ring of Fire is so active, and how seismographs record the wiggles of our restless planet. Along the way, Emi visits a modern earthquake monitoring center, learns about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake with respect and care, and finds out how kids and families can be prepared without feeling afraid.This engaging children’s nonfiction adventure blends science, history, safety, and hands-on learning in a warm storybook style. Readers will explore plate tectonics, warning signs, animal behavior, emergency kits, “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” and the fascinating ways scientists study earthquakes around the world.Perfect for curious kids ages 7–12, independent readers, classroom libraries, homeschool studies, and family read-alouds, this book makes big Earth science ideas exciting, understandable, and empowering.Continue the journey with Kid Explorers — discover the world, one adventure at a time. Read more