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Discusses what volcanoes are, what is released into the atmosphere when they erupt, what areas of the world are affected by them, and how to survive an eruption.

Informative text and illustrations explain why volcanoes erupt and the consequences. Includes a map of volcanic activity and a glossary.

Discusses what happens during a volcanic eruption, the destruction and hazards they can cause, and offers advice on how to stay safe during one.

Provides information on volcanoes including how they are formed, the effects of their eruptions, and where they are located. Shows readers how they can use math skills to learn more about volcanoes. Includes math challenges with an answer key and color photographs.

Readers are introduced to the world of volcanoes and earthquakes in this explosive text, which supports current science curriculum topics. Exciting main text explains why the earth shifts beneath our feet and how this has contributed to altering Earth s geography. Detailed fact boxes, simple diagrams, and eye-catching, full-color photographs provide additional information alongside the text. Young learners will become experts on volcanoes and earthquakes...

"This book shows readers the awesome power of volcanoes"-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the different types of volcanoes, how volcanoes are created, and how science can be used to save lives during a volcanic eruption.

"Geological change is rarely as dramatic and stunning than it is in the Hawaiian Islands. Beginning millions of years ago, volcanoes burst from the ocean to create the islands. Today, lava flows and landslides continue to reshape the land and sea. Readers will learn about the volcanic hot spot and shifting tectonic plates that created the chain of tropical islands. Vivid images, including photographs of recent eruptions of the Kilauea volcano, will...

Explores the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes and follows biologist Jeffrey Marlow as he makes a dangerous descent into the Marum Crater, on Ambrym, Vanuatu, one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes alive today.

"Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano."