volcanoes

Become an 'Earth detective' and uncover facts about explosive volcanoes and powerful earthquakes that shake the Earth.

Introduces earthquakes and volcanoes, discussing what causes these natural disasters, and what can be done to protect people from them.

It?s easy to think of Earth as one big rock beneath our feet. The reality is far more interesting! In this volume, young geologists will learn more about the makeup of our planet and the massive sheets of rock that move over its surface. Illustrations, photos, and intriguing hands-on projects will help them understand how Earth?s tectonic plates lead to features such as mountains and ocean trenches, as well as natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

A close-up look at volcanoes of the past and present, examining the scientists who study them and explaining how and why they erupt.

"In this wordless picture book, a student is accidentally left behind on a field trip to a volcano island"--Provided by publisher.

Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.

Introduces readers to the underwater volcanoes, trenches, and ridges.

A Native American girl helps save her village from being destroyed by a volcano when she rescues the frogs that have been stolen from the lake and returns them to their grandmother.

"Discusses the science behind volcanoes and includes instructions for readers to make their own from household materials"--Provided by publisher.

"A woman walks alone at the foot of Mount Sengoku. A man appears, saying he's been waiting for her, and invites her to a nearby village. Surprisingly, the village is covered in hairlike volcanic glass fibers, and all of it shines a bright gold. At night, when the villagers perform their custom of gazing up at the starry sky, countless unidentified flying objects come raining down on them--the opening act for the terror about to occur!"-- Provided by publisher.