Tony Richardson (Author) Tony Richardson is an experienced teacher, headteacher and adviser in both the primary and secondary sectors. He has more than thirty educational publications to his name, particularly in the field of Geography, several of which have received awards. Paula Richardson (Author) Paula Richardson is a former teacher, lecturer and local authority adviser for geography. She is currently working as a freelance writer with more than forty books to her name. She is a trustee on the Governing Body of the Geographical Association as well as being a member of the Publications Board and the Fieldwork Special Interest group.
1: What is an earthquake?
2: How is an earthquake like a stuck door?
3: What makes land wobble?
4: How did toads measure earthquakes?
5: Is the Ring of Fire as dangerous as it sounds?
6: How did an earthquake change science?
7: Why are tsunamis so terrible?
8: Can you earthquake-proof a city?
9: How can your desk save you from an earthquake?
10: How do dogs come to the rescue?
11: How can a hug cause an earthquake?
12: Can goats predict earthquakes?
13: Quick-fire questions
14: Glossary / Further reading
15: Index