volcanoes

Provides fascinating facts about some of the planet's most destructive natural forces.

"In this book, young readers will learn about how rocks are made by volcanoes."--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.

Discovering that a reawakened Mount Vesuvius is about to erupt, a modern volcanologist and her son warn a reluctant mayor to cancel a festival and evacuate villagers in time, in a story complemented by diary entries, recipes, and poems.

Noah and Emma expect to be bored during their stay in Alaska, but during a day trip to a remote island, a once-dormant volcano suddenly erupts and Noah and Emma must fight to survive.

Contains dozens of full-color photographs and informative text depicting all aspects of volcanoes and earthquakes. Discusses their cause, power, and destruction. Includes an interactive glossary and further resources.

Emmy the dragon is maturing and growing too large--and bored--for her quarters, but when she disappears her Keepers, cousins Jesse and Daisy, follow her trail to the Fiery Realm in hopes of bringing her home.

"Most people think volcanoes are either sound asleep or blowing their tops off in fiery, ash-spewing catastrophes." But they're not only destructive. "Much more often, volcanoes are creative.".

Provides information about volcanoes, including their size and shape, how they erupt, and what happens to an extinct volcano. Describes active volcanoes around the world in Hawaii, Montserrat, Italy, and under the sea. Explains the work of volcanologists.

Describes the formation and activities of volcanoes and identifies some notable eruptions.