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.

Zack and his father go to Hawaii where Zack has an unfortunate encounter with an angry volcano goddess.

Text and pictures describe many aspect of volcanoes including eruptions, lava rivers, ash clouds, steaming springs, and more.

A simple, illustrated account about volcanoes.

Presents one hundred facts about volcanoes, with information on their features, where they happen, the different types of lava, and the biggest eruptions in history.

Discusses volcanoes and areas where they are most prevalent, the damage they can inflict, some specific volcanoes in history, and explains how to survive this type of disaster.

Presents a short study of volcanoes, and describes the different kinds of volcanoes, what happens when they erupt, why volcanoes are important, what makes a volcano extinct, and much more.

An introduction to volcanoes that provides information on their destructive power, how they are formed, the reason they erupt, and the work of volcanologists, and includes fact boxes, a glossary, and resources.

Illustrations and simple text teach children about volcanoes.