volcanism

Investigates how the Ring of Fire, a powerful geologic force of active volcanoes that circles almost the entire Pacific, shaped and continues to shape the evolving world.

Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of volcanoes and scientists study them.

Did you know that volcanoes blow out hot rock and ash from deep underground? This hot rock is called lava. Learn more about volcanoes.

"What would you do if a volcano erupted? An exploding volcano could cause earthquakes, flying rocks, and air pollution. It's time to become a volcano survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--Provided by publisher.

This transitional reader title gives information about well-known volcanoes around the world. Readers will learn about each volcano's major eruptions and the aftermath of the disasters. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This transitional reader title gives information about the four different types of volcanoes. Readers will learn about what makes each volcano different, what it looks like, and how it erupts. The text also gives examples of well-known volcanoes and the category they fall under. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This transitional reader title gives information about volcanic eruptions. Readers will learn about some of the reasons why volcanoes erupt, how they erupt, and the dangers of these eruptions. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This transitional reader title gives information about the volcano Ring of Fire. Readers will learn about what the Ring of Fire is, where it is located, how it formed, and some of the well-known volcanoes that help make up the Ring of Fire. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

An introduction to volcanoes, covering how they are identified, eruptions, where they are found, and more. Includes eBook with print content as well as audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Geological change is rarely as dramatic and stunning than it is in the Hawaiian Islands. Beginning millions of years ago, volcanoes burst from the ocean to create the islands. Today, lava flows and landslides continue to reshape the land and sea. Readers will learn about the volcanic hot spot and shifting tectonic plates that created the chain of tropical islands. Vivid images, including photographs of recent eruptions of the Kilauea volcano, will illustrate the changes still taking place"--Provided by publisher.