Earthquake, a non fiction book for first and second graders. Just won an honorable mention in the Green Book Festival Awards wildcard division. Read the reviews

What is an Earthquake?

Can we predict them?

How do we prepare for them?

What to do during a big earthquake.

 (If an earthquake is under 4.9 you do not need to do anything except be a little scared. If it is 5.0-5.5, you may have falling objects)

What happens after a big earthquake and how can you help.?

It has good emergency lists for children and parents. Click here for the parent’s list 

NEWS FLASH: CELL PHONES DO NOT WORK IN BIG EMERGENCIES.
Los Angeles had a 5.4 earthquake in August, 2008. All of our cell phones went out. Everyone picked up their cell phone at the same time and jammed the networks. 

 This is a site in transition. Please come back. I will be adding activities for teachers and kids relating to earthquakes