Photographs and Spanish text introduce children to the world's volcanoes, discussing what volcanoes are, how they influence land formation, why they erupt, and other related topics.
"This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions."--Publisher.
The influence of a volcanic eruption on the surrounding land and forms of life is examined from the perspectives of a volcano, ferns, a cricket, a small black road, and the sun and the moon.
Miri returns to Asland and calls upon all of her knowledge of rhetoric and other useful lessons learned at the Princess Academy when she and the other girls face strong opposition while working for a new, fair charter.
Presents an examination of volcanoes and earthquakes, exploring questions about what causes them, how they are measured, where they are located, and the damage they can cause. Includes illustrations.
