San Francisco earthquake

Comprehending the Calamity

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Short personal narrative by Emma Burke about the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.

This splendid eywitness account was written by Emma M. Burke, wife of San Francisco attorney Bart Burke, who lived on Waller Street, near Golden Gate Park, at the time of the earthquake. This article appeared in the June 2, 1906, edition of “Overlook Magazine.”

From the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Film Collection (2006)

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This collection consists of twenty-six films of San Francisco from before and after the Great Earthquake and Fire, 1897-1916. Seventeen of the films depict San Francisco and its environs before the 1906 disaster. Seven films describe the great earthquake and fire.

Grade Level:

Middle

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Film Collection

Earthquake Collection

Books about earthquakes with a majority of them focusing on the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.

Content Area:

Science

Social Studies

The San Francisco Earthquake

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Copies: 1

The San Francisco Earthquake is a thorough examination of the April 18, 1906, earthquake that is considered one of the first environmental disasters of the modern age. Striking California's Bay Area, the quake and its resulting fires destroyed a rapidly growing, prosperous city and left more than 500 people dead, thousands homeless, and $500 million worth of property damage.

Author:

Richard Worth

The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

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Copies: 1

In 1906, San Francisco endured one of the most devastating earthquakes to strike the United States. Within a matter of seconds, the city was thrown into chaos as the earth split open and buildings toppled over. As the dust settled, people quickly realized that the nightmare was not over. Massive fires had developed throughout San Francisco. The Army, police, and firefighters used creative strategies to put out the raging fires that were ravaging the city. The heroics of these people were all that kept San Francisco from burning to the ground.

Author:

Marc Tyler Nobleman

Lexile:

1010L

Magic Tree House #24: Earthquake In the Early Morning (Unabridged)

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In the latest book from this popular time-travel series, Jack and Annie find themselves in San Francisco on the morning of the great earthquake, helping get some kids to safety. The many factual details about 1906 disasters make this a great addition to your social studies curriculum.

Author:

Mary Pope Osborne

Grade Level:

Primary

Lexile:

350L

Length:

00:41

Magic Tree House #24: Earthquake In the Early Morning (Unabridged)