<p>Just what are earthquakes? How do they happen? And what kind of damage can they do? A friendly crow reveals the answers as he gives boys and girls a bird?s-eye view of earthquakes in action and introduces the basics of plate tectonics. Children learn that rocks inside Earth can break like a rubber band that has stretched too far. When these rocks break, they can cause the ground to shake and sway. Ellen Prager?s clear, concise text is full of fun facts, and Susan Greenstein?s dynamic illustrations convey an exciting sense of motion that young readers will love. There?s even an experiment that shows kids how to make their own earthquake.</p>