volcanoes

Photographs and Spanish text introduce children to the world's volcanoes, discussing what volcanoes are, how they influence land formation, why they erupt, and other related topics.

On May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered--all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them.

"This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions."--Publisher.

Examines the nature of volcanoes, how they are formed, what they look like, and how they are measured.

The influence of a volcanic eruption on the surrounding land and forms of life is examined from the perspectives of a volcano, ferns, a cricket, a small black road, and the sun and the moon.

An easy-to-read account of the birth of Paric?utin volcano in the field of a poor Mexican farmer.

Presents an examination of volcanoes and earthquakes, exploring questions about what causes them, how they are measured, where they are located, and the damage they can cause. Includes illustrations.

Full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describes some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.

Text and photographs describe volcanoes including their causes and impact on people.