"Readers will discover the science behind volcanic eruptions and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions"--Provided by publisher.
"Ari and his friends have to go on a boring geography field trip to a dormant volcano. Ugh! Ari and his friends sneak off . . . only to get lost. Then they realize their class went home without them! Much to their surprise, Ari, Zeke and Jez also discover that the volcano may not be quite as dormant as they thought. It's time to get out of here! It's the ultimate lava chase adventure in the next unauthorized Roblox Pro book!"--Publisher.
Big Volcano and Little Volcano live side by side in paradise, but when a silly bird drops a coconut (or two) on Little Volcano's crater he blows his top.
Volcanoes and avalanches are extreme natural events on opposite ends of the temperature spectrum -- volcanoes cause destruction with hot lava, while avalanches do their damage with ice and snow. With the help of text that's broken down into manageable sections and visual elements such as graphic organizers and diagrams, readers enhance their understanding of the science behind volcanic eruptions and avalanches. Specific case studies emphasize the way humans are impacted by these disasters, and maps highlight areas where infamous disasters have occurred. The eye-catching design makes use of both illustrations and vivid photographs to keep readers engaged as they learn.
"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued"--Amazon.
"Chronicles what happens when a volcano erupts. From the stirring of hot magma deep inside, to the smelly gases that signal an eruption, to the big kaboom itself, readers go on a journey of discovery about volcanoes"--Provided by publisher.
Mapping natural disasters is an important part of understanding these devastating events. Readers learn to decipher many kinds of maps relating to natural disasters in this guide to a relevant and high-interest science topic. Helpful labels, keys, and callouts allow readers to practice obtaining information from maps, while the informative main text is broken down into focused sections that highlight essential concepts. Fact boxes and sidebars give readers more insight into hurricanes, tornadoes, and more. Full-color photographs allow readers to grasp the devastation these disasters bring, and illustrations and graphic organizers also play a part in the creative design.
"Do you know what a 'lava bomb' is? Or what volcano produced the loudest noise in recorded history? Or what volcano erupted continuously for more than 30 years? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus 'Did You Know?' . . . facts and colorful . . . illustrations"--Publisher.
Eleven year-old superhero Wyatt Flynn and his little sister Adeline go to Camp Igneous, where they secretly explore a mysterious volcano which may be a key piece in the puzzle of what happened to their missing mother.
An introduction to magma, covering what it is, where it fits into the rock cycle, where it can be found, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
