volcanoes

Seven middle schoolers brought to Yellowstone National Park, supposedly to stop a supervolcano from erupting, learn that they are actually working for a brilliant scientist determined to destroy the world.

An exploration of volcanoes and earthquakes, covering the causes of fractures and the magnitude and violence of the forces deep within the earth.

"Katie's class is building model volcanoes, but when most of the ingredients end up on Katie, she blows her top"--Provided by publisher.

Catalogs the ten most deadly volcanic eruptions, explaining the science behind these events, and reveals how they are measured and categorized.

"Demystifies the science of volcanism for elementary readers, explaining how magma forms, the part plate tectonics plays in eruptions, and what we can learn by looking at a volcano's shape. Also covered are some of the most famous eruptions in history."--Publisher.

A comprehensive guide to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis that discusses how the Earth moves, eruptions, types of volcanoes, hazards, climate, how they are monitored, tectonics, warning systems, and more.

"Kids will ... learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes [including] one hundred fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world--and even some that are out of this world!"--.

Explores natural disasters that occur around the world, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

A special field trip on the Magic School Bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to experience the formation of an island from an underwater volcano.

Describes volcanic eruptions, including their causes, prediction, and effects.