Name: Volcanoes (national Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
ISBN: 9781426302855

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Lava, Ash, and Awe

Volcano science meets history and vivid National Geographic photography, with plenty of volcanic drama.

Come here for

A lively mix of earth science, history, and action
Dramatic images of lava, ash, and steaming seawater

Expect

A little science, a little history, and a lot of action
Volcanic eruptions described as violent and sometimes unexpected

Book Details

Authors: Anne Schreiber
Publisher: Disney - RHCB
Published: July 8, 2008
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Earthquakes & Volcanoes · Natural Disasters
Reading lane: Earthquakes & Volcanoes

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Publisher Categories

Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Early Chapter Readers
Natural Disasters

About This Book

The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads ali...

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The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater.