Adventures of the Divine Dog: Surviving the Quake

Author: Xie Shanxiao
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: With the increasing experience of the devastating impact of earthquakes, people have become more acutely aware of the tragedy. As society develops and science and technology advance, our understanding of earthquakes themselves and earthquake prevention and mitigation has also deepened and become more scientific compared to the past. In this regard, it is evident how crucial popular science education on earthquakes is. Over the past 30 years, numerous popular science books about earthquakes have been published domestically and internationally to help the public understand them. Unlike previous works of this kind, this book is not only a visually engaging popular science read but also a well-structured literary work. It tells a magical story of a legendary dog named Beibei who accompanies his master on journeys across the country, enduring 14 major earthquakes over a century and skillfully rescuing him, ensuring his survival. The book showcases the cultural landscapes, famous landmarks, and historical sites of countries and regions such as China, the United States, Italy, and Japan, as well as the disasters earthquakes bring to human society. It intersperses earthquake knowledge throughout, making it easier for readers to learn and master common self-defense, earthquake-proofing, and first-aid methods to prepare for potential earthquake disasters.