Take a trip around the world (and beyond) to discover the science, myths and stories behind iconic volcanoes.
Krakatoa. Kilimanjaro. Vesuvius. The destructive power of volcanoes has claimed more than 250,000 lives since the beginning of civilization. Whether as objects of worship or of terror, they have shaped our world and fed the human imagination. And they can be found just about everywhere, from ancient Pompeii to the geysers of Yellowstone to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and the surface of Jupiter. Teaming up with award-winning illustrator Aless MC, volcanologist Julie Roberge takes us on a journey to the heart of the earth to discover the most famous of these geological monsters.
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“Bursting with information…[An] excellent resource for individual research for upper elementary and middle school Science and Geography curriculums.”
“Provides highly engaging facts, stories, and context surrounding some of the world's most famous volcanoes. Students of all ages can learn facts about volcanoes to extend their thinking and understanding of the formation of the Earth over time.”