volcanoes

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

After the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano destroys his city and its surroundings, fifteen-year-old Alex must journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Illinois to find his parents and sister, trying to survive in a transformed landscape and a new society in which all the old rules of living have vanished.

A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index.

Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information on volcanoes and earthquakes, covering continuous movement, the study and prevention of earthquakes and eruptions, and more. Includes glossary.

Provides information on how and why volcanoes and earthquakes occur.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class to Hawaii, where they study an active volcano.

Max Axiom teaches the science of volcanoes, traveling the world to explore how they form, what makes them erupt, and other topics.

Examines what happens when volcanoes erupt, how they form, the different kinds of volcanoes, and why people choose to live close to a volcano.

Explains how volcanoes form, describes significant ones from history, and shows how to make one's own mini-volcano.