The 4 Easiest Books about Earthquakes! Books @ Second Grade level

Here's our list of THE 4 easiest non-fiction books about Earthquakes. Some of these books are very expensive so you might want to track them down at the library. Others are available (as of the date of this post) for Amazon.com's 4-for-3 offer.


Earthquakes
by Mari C. Schuh

This pricey book describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Word Count: 170
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 130466
Lexile: 350L

• Publisher: Pebble Plus (September 2009)
• ISBN-10: 1429634367

Terremotos/Earthquakes

Same as above except in Spanish, and possibly English as well. Cannot judge is this books description is reliable.

• Publisher: Capstone Press; Bilingual edition (August 1, 2010)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 1429653582

Facts About Earthquakes
by David E. Kegley

Check. This book looks to be eligible for Amazon's 4-for-3 promotion.

This book explains what conditions cause an earthquake to happen and what the results can be.

Word Count: 265
Page Count: 16
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 42468

• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group (2000)
• ISBN-10: 0823981525

Earthquakes
by Jennifer A. Dussling

Check. This book looks to be eligible for Amazon's 4-for-3 promotion.

On March 27, 1964, a massive earthquake ripped through Anchorage, Alaska, destroying the community. With bright, graphic art and actual photos of earthquake devastation, this book explains all about how and why this terrifying natural phenomenon occurs.

Word Count: 819
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 83130

• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (2004)
• ISBN-10: 044843203X

Earthquakes!
by Renée Gray-Wilburn

Check. This book looks to be eligible for Amazon's 4-for-3 promotion.

Graphic-novel format, text and illustrations explain how earthquakes happen, how their strength is measured, and how to stay safe during one.

Word Count: 453
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148891

• Publisher: Capstone Press (2012)
• ISBN-10: 1429679506

compiled by Pam T