Describes the eruptions of selected ancient and modern volcanoes around the world and the reactions of the people who lived near them. Includes an explanation of geysers, hot springs, paint pots, and fumaroles.
Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century.
Photographs, illustrations, maps, and simple text introduce the different types of volcanoes, how and why they erupt, the differences between dormant and extinct volcanoes, and volcanoes around the world.
Describes the characteristics of volcanoes, explains how they are classified, looks at volcano survival strategies, and presents related historical data.