geysers

Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.

Earth's landscape is constantly changing, but some geological events have more explosive effects than others. This daring book introduces readers to the power of volcanoes, one of nature's most mesmerizing and disruptive features. Readers will discover how volcanoes form and why they erupt so dramatically. They'll learn about the most infamous volcanoes that have shaped Earth, from Mount Vesuvius's destruction of Pompeii in 79 CE to the disastrous 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.

Early fluent readers will learn about the features of supervolcanoes, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and the possibilities of them changing the future of life on Earth.

In this title, find out what the world may look like if a supervolcano erupts.

The interactive activities in this book educate children on fossil hunting, Earth's lifespan, and the mysteries of geysers and concretions.

From volcanoes and earthquakes. to geysers and tsunamis, explore our planet and the dramatic events that effect our world.

"Water that lurks beneath the Earths surface is usually far easier to ignore than the water that covers it, until that water bursts forth above ground as geysers and hot springs. This ... volume explains to young readers where this water comes from and its relationship to volcanic activity underground. They will also learn where on Earth these spectacular eruptions are found, how geothermal energy can be harnessed for our use, and much more"--Amazon.com.

"An elementary exploration of geysers, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Yellowstone's Old Faithful."--Provided by publisher.

"Water that lurks beneath the Earths surface is usually far easier to ignore than the water that covers it, until that water bursts forth above ground as geysers and hot springs. This ... volume explains to young readers where this water comes from and its relationship to volcanic activity underground. They will also learn where on Earth these spectacular eruptions are found, how geothermal energy can be harnessed for our use, and much more"--Amazon.com.

Learn all about the shapes, different types, what causes their eruptions and where they are most likely to be seen around the world.