Leveled by an Earthquake!

Li Anning was in the middle of a geography lesson at her school in Beichuan, China. She looked out the window of her classroom, thinking about seeing her friends at the end of the school day. A minute later, Anning's classroom began to shake. The Great Sichuan Earthquake of 2008 had struck. Before long, the fifth, fourth, and third floors of the school would collapse, trapping Anning inside for almost two days.

Look inside to find out more about Anning and other survivors of major earthquakes who narrowly escaped death. You'll also discover what causes these natural disasters, where they occur, and-most important-how to stay safe if one ever strikes near you.