volcanoes

Explains what volcanoes are and how they are studied, looks at types of volcanoes and eruptions, discusses the dangers associated with volcanoes, and includes profiles of major volcanoes around the world.

Describes how volcanoes are formed, why they erupt, and some of the most famous eruptions.

Readers will learn why volcanoes erupt, what damage they cause, and how eruptions are predicted.

Photographs and simple text describe the physical characteristics of volcanoes.

Shows how scientists measure volcanic activity.

An illustrated introduction to volcanoes. Includes project for making a volcano in a jar.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to volcanoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of volcanoes and earthquakes and discusses how they assist in the formation and movement of rocks.

Provides a close-up look at the four major types of volcanoes, and explains how and where they first emerged.

Earth's geosphere is made up of the planet's interior, rocks and minerals, landforms, and the processes that shape Earth's surface.