Volcanoes

by Martha E. H. Rustad

Overview

Lava, ash, and dust burst out of the earth. It's a volcano! Discover the fascinating science of underground events that create these powerful natural eruptions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476539348
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Little Scientist
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than three hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Mount St. Helens 4

What is a Volcano? 6

Layers of Earth 8

Kinds of Volcanoes 10

Eruptions 12

Volcano Dangers 14

Other Dangers 16

How Volcanoes Help 18

From Lava to Land 20

Dormant Volcanoes 22

Geothermal Energy 24

Famous Volcanoes 26

Predicting Eruptions 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

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