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Describes the earthquake that hit San Francisco in 1906, and discusses warning systems and safety measures to help protect cities hit by earthquakes.
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Rumbling plates of earth shaking buildings off their foundations! Earthquakes are terrifying natural disasters that can destroy entire cities. In Earthquake! The 1906 San Francisco Nightmare, students will live through one of the worst earthquakes in U.S. history through the narrative stories of those who survived the quake—and those who didn't. Readers will learn the causes of earthquakes, and discover scientific and technological advances in earthquakes research and safety procedures since the 1906 San Francisco disaster. Gripping four-color photos, maps, and diagrams will capture students' attention.
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