All About Volcanoes by Libby Romero

All About Volcanoes

Libby Romero

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · November 2, 2021

Discover the causes—and consequences—of volcanoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!

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Who it’s for
Trace how volcanoes form and erupt, with timelines, diagrams, and scientific study.
Themes
Volcano formation and eruptions, Volcanic disaster impacts, Science of volcanoes
Genres
Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Natural Disasters

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Discover the causes—and consequences—of volcanoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers! Is it true that, at any given time, about 20 volcanoes are erupting somewhere on Earth? Yes! Sometimes volcanoes erupt with a big, dangerous bang. Other times they spit out lava so slowly that you could walk faster than it flows.

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Inside you'll find: • How volcanoes form, when they erupt, and an account of the most devastating ones in recent history • A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how scientists are studying volcanoes and their impact on our planet • Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! ABOUT THIS SERIES: This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.

Volcano Formation

Trace how volcanoes form and erupt, with timelines, diagrams, and scientific study.

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  • How volcanoes form and erupt
  • A timeline, photos, diagrams, and a hands-on activity

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  • Accounts of devastating eruptions in recent history
  • How scientists study volcanoes and their impact on our planet

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Natural Disasters96%
Earthquakes & Volcanoes86%

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Publisher categories

  • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
  • Science & Nature
  • Natural Disasters
Authors
Libby Romero
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
November 2, 2021
Format
Paperback
Theme
Volcano formation and eruptions · Volcanic disaster impacts · Science of volcanoes
Reading lane
Earthquakes & Volcanoes