{"product_id":"quake-chasers-15-women-rocking-earthquake-science-paperback","title":"Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLori Polydoros\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharing perspectives on their journeys into the physical sciences, these heroes provide readers with advice about overcoming adversity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuake Chasers: 15 Women Who Rock Earthquake Science\u003c\/i\u003e explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists with a variety of specialties related to earthquake science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. Debbie Weiser travels to communities post-disaster, such as Japan and China, to evaluate earthquake damage in ways that might help save lives during the next Big One. Geologist Edith Carolina Rojas climbs to the top of volcanoes or searches barren deserts for volcanic evidence to measure seismic activity. Geophysicist Lori Dengler works with the National Weather Service and provided guidance to counties after the 2011 tsunami. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With tenacity, intellect, and innovation, these women have crushed obstacles in society, in the lab, and out in the field. Their accomplishments leave aftershocks as they work toward revealing answers to the many riddles that lie behind earthquakes, saving lives by teaching us how to prepare for these terrifying disasters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoung scientists can take away inspiration and advice on following their own dreams like these inspiring women.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLori Polydoros\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing for children for over twenty years and educating for almost thirty. She currently teaches high school and community college English while writing for children. She is the author of books, articles, and short stories for newspapers, magazines, small presses, and educational publishers such as Capstone Press, Houghton-Mifflin, Reading A-Z, \u003ci\u003eHighlights, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Kids' Reading Room. She lives in Orange, California. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758344896800,"sku":"9798890680037","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6c250c7729e04ab5b3323fddbd60c613.webp?v=1780123552","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/quake-chasers-15-women-rocking-earthquake-science-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}