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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in an earthquake, or close to a volcano when it erupts?
With lots of flaps to lift, this book takes you on a tour of shaking cities and rumbling volcanoes to discover why these forces happen, how they shape our planet, and how people live in places where they strike.
A perfect introduction to extreme natural events for curious kids age 5+.
Discover Usborne's Look Inside series...
- MADE FOR CURIOUS KIDS: Perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who love to explore nonfiction and ask "why?" and "how?"
- BIG SUBJECTS MADE SIMPLE: Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations make nonfiction topics fun and easy to understand for age 5+. Explore subjects kids encounter in school, including science, math, the environment, space, history, and more.
- 50+ FLAPS TO LIFT: Discover fascinating facts, surprising details, and answers to questions behind every flap.
- LEARNING MADE FUN: A great choice for independent discovery, learning at home, or adding hands-on fun to classroom learning.
- BUILT FOR LITTLE HANDS: Sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps are designed for curious kids to explore again and again.
Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
Laura studied literature twice at university, so she's read a lot of books (always helpful when writing them). Before joining Usborne, she taught English in Barcelona, Dublin and Cambridge. She now lives in East London, where she regrets the lack of sun and sea.