Tim is making a volcano, but he's not sure how it should work. When Ms Frizzle and her class travel deep inside the earth to find out, things start to heat up!.
"Readers will find out what causes different kinds of volcanoes to form and how eruptions work. They will also learn about some of history's most devastating eruptions and how much damage they caused, as well as they methods experts use to predict and protect against eruptions.--Provided by publisher.
This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 sent shockwaves across North America as volcanic ash rained down on eleven U.S. States and four Canadian provinces, claiming the lives of fifty-seven people. Weaves science and history with personal narrative, revealing what happened to those who lived and died that day.
An illustrated introduction to volcanoes, discussing tsunamis, hot springs, black smokers, and more. Includes quizzes, hidden objects, and hands-on projects.
Volcanologists study volcano eruptions, map deposits and collect samples to analyze. By dating and identifying the volcanic samples, they learn about a volcano's history.
"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis"--Provided by publisher.
