True Book - Extreme Earth: Volcanic Eruptions |
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| Author:
| Squire, Ann O. |
| Series title: | A True Book(tm)--Extreme Earth Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-531-22515-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic Library Publishing
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| Imprint: | Children's Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $6.95 |
Book Description:
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Extreme Earth Get up close and personal with some of the most amazing naturalevents in the world, from powerful volcanic eruptions that coat the surrounding area in lava and ash to massive sinkholes that cause the ground to collapse in on itself. Readers will find out what causes these extreme events to occur, what kind of effects they can have on the planet, and how people can stay safe during natural disasters.
Volcanic Eruptions: The word for "volcano" comes from Vulcan,...
More Description
Extreme Earth Get up close and personal with some of the most amazing naturalevents in the world, from powerful volcanic eruptions that coat the surrounding area in lava and ash to massive sinkholes that cause the ground to collapse in on itself. Readers will find out what causes these extreme events to occur, what kind of effects they can have on the planet, and how people can stay safe during natural disasters.
Volcanic Eruptions: The word for "volcano" comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
THE FEATURES
* Engaging text highlights STEM careers involved in studying and protecting against natural disasters
* Colorful photos offer incredible views of these extreme events in action
* Glossaries explain difficult terms in a way that makes them easy to understand
* Sidebars highlight notable extreme events throughout history, unique ways of dealing with the effects of natural disasters, and much more
* www.factsfornow.scholastic.com