Fault Lines: Understanding the Power of Earthquakes

by Johanna Wagstaffe

Earthquakes are a terrifying yet fascinating force of nature. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe takes you through her own journey of understanding the earth beneath our feet. Along the way you’ll learn the science behind what makes the earth rumble and hear from kids around the world who have experienced the wonder, and terror, of an earthquake.

Genres: Nonfiction, Juvenile

96 pages, Hardcover

Published October 24, 2017

About the author

Johanna Wagstaffe is the meteorologist and science host for CBC Vancouver and CBC News Network. With a background in seismology, geophysics and earth science, Johanna has covered a wide range of science stories, from the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami to the Paris Climate Change Conference. She lives in Vancouver.

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Reviews

[L.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing book with so much info! It was neat to read from the perspective of the author, a meteorologist (and seismologist?) who’s been on the ground, and also to read anecdotes from people who’ve lived through earthquakes. It was too much for my rising first grader, even hitting the highlights—so think maybe more second grade at the earliest. But we both learned things, and even my husband found the information I shared interesting.

[Brittney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short little book with loads of info! It was a good refresher of elementary and high school level geography! Plus, I learned many new facts as well. Earthquakes have always fascinated me as I live in a place where "the big one" could happen at any time. Worth the read, especially if you dont know much about earthquakes (I cant imagine they focus so much on them in places where different natural disasters are a bigger threat)

[Salamah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for students in elementary school for understanding earthquakes.