"From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles."-- San Francisco, 1906. In a city bustling with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts, two very different women hope to change their fortunes: Gemma, a golden-haired, silver-voiced soprano whose career...

A detailed look at the state’s most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included.
 
Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable “big one.”
 
More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake....

Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.

Introduces the topic of earthquakes to young readers.

Examines why earthquakes strike, where they are most likely to occure, and what's it like tho live through one.

Rhyming text captures a boy's experience during and after an earthquake and discusses ways to prepare for such a disaster.