volcanoes

In August 1883, a catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java was followed by a tsunami that killed nearly 40,000 people. The author brings new perspective to this iconic event, showing how it marked a change in East-West relations.

Young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus, placed in charge of the Agua Augusta, sets out for Pompeii in an effort to fix the problems that have been plaguing the enormous aqueduct, but he soon learns there are natural and manmade forces working against him.

Someone has stolen the fire stone, so eggs of exterminator dragons are hatching. Hiccup must return the fire stone to the volcano to save the Tribes from being wiped out.

This book describes Earth as an active planet which is hot inside and has a cool, rocky outside; identifies Earth's inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust; and discusses how Earth has three basic types of faults, how volcanic eruptions change land, and how earthquakes occur.

Explores the eruption of Krakatoa in its cultural, historical, and geographic contexts and discusses the effect on both people and environment.

Color photos fill this overview of volcanoes, which describes how they form and erupt, volcano groups, and the effects of eruptions; explains how to make a model volcano; and lists related books and Web sites.

"Describes the worst volcanoes in history, as well as formation, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the work and environment one can expect with a career as a volcanologist.

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

Describes the formation and eruption of volcanoes as well as the ash and lava they produce, providing details on Mount St. Helens, and includes a glossary, further reading list, and color photos and diagrams.