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Volcano by Patricia Lauber

Volcano

The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens

Patricia Lauber

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Print & ebook · March 31, 1993

In this extraordinary photographic essay, Patricia Lauber details the Mount St.

Natural DisastersEarthquakes & VolcanoesPhotography for Kidsschool
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Who it’s for
Photographs trace Mount St. Helens’ force and the persistence of life afterward.
Themes
Volcanic eruption, Recovery of life after disaster
Genres
Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Natural Disasters, Photography for Kids

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About this book

In this extraordinary photographic essay, Patricia Lauber details the Mount St. Helens eruption and the years following in Volcano: Eruption and Healing of Mt. St. Helen's. Through this clear accurate account, readers of all ages will share the awe of the scientists who witnessed both the power of the volcano and the resiliency of life.

Force and Renewal

Photographs trace Mount St. Helens’ force and the persistence of life afterward.

Come here for

  • Volcanic power seen through a photographic essay
  • The years after eruption, and life’s return

Expect

  • A clear, accurate account of eruption and aftermath
  • Scientists’ awe at nature’s force and resilience

Where it sits

Earthquakes & Volcanoes97%
Natural Disasters67%
Photography for Kids36%

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Publisher categories

  • Reference
  • Earth Science
  • Natural Disasters
Authors
Patricia Lauber
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
March 31, 1993
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Volcanic eruption · Recovery of life after disaster
Reading lane
Reference