Explains how cars, airplanes, ships, trains, and other methods of transportation impact the environment and offers greener alternatives for getting around.
the deadliest volcano eruption of the twentieth century
Furgang, Kathy
2001
Color photos fill this overview of the Martinique volcano Mount Pel?e, which describes volcano formation, pyroclastic flow, and Mount Pel?e's 1902 eruption.
Color photos fill this overview of the very noisy Indonesian volcano Krakatoa, describing its formation, its historic eruption in 1883, and the changes that have shaped the island over time. Also includes a glossary and related Web site addresses.
Describes and presents color photos of the Tambora volcano of Indonesia, covering its physical characteristics, history, and future, including the eruption of 1815.
Describes and presents color photos of Washington's Mount St. Helens volcano, covering its physical characteristics, and its history, including the famous eruption on May 18, 1980.
This book describes the formation of Mount Vesuvius, one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, and tells of the 79 A.D. eruption which destroyed the city of Pompeii.