The Big Questions: What Are Earthquakes?

Earthquakes for kids ages 5–12: discover why the ground shakes, how scientists measure it, and how to stay safe.Hi, my name is Ethan Solace—an interdisciplinary psychologist and a dad. Picture books are often the first place children encounter the wider world, but we don’t always stop to think about who wrote them, or the lasting impression they leave. I wrote The Big Questions series to be premium, exciting, and genuinely child-friendly—built around how children engage, so we’re not talking down to them, we’re exploring with them.In The Big Questions: What Are Earthquakes? children step into the living science of our planet through vivid storytelling and clear, age-appropriate explanations of plate tectonics, tectonic plates, and fault lines. They’ll learn what causes earthquakes, what seismic waves are, how a seismograph works, and why some earthquakes can trigger tsunamis—plus practical, confidence-building earthquake safety that turns worry into understanding.Inside, young readers will discover:What earthquakes are, why they happen, and what tectonic plates are doing beneath our feetFault lines, seismic waves, aftershocks, and how scientists measure earthquakesTrue earthquake stories from around the world, explained with care and clarityUnderwater earthquakes, tsunamis, and how warning systems help protect peopleEarthquake preparedness for kids: simple steps, smart thinking, and staying calmHow earthquakes shape mountains, landscapes, and the ever-changing EarthIdeal for parents, teachers, and homeschooling families, this educational children’s nonfiction STEM picture book makes earth science and natural disasters easier to understand—while helping children feel informed, capable, and curious.If your child loves science, geology, and big questions, this is the earthquake book for kids that turns shaking ground into real understanding. Read more