Volcanoes and Earthquakes

by Susanna van Rose

Book Overview

Why do earthquakes hit particular places? What was it like in Pompeii when Vesuvius exploded? How do tsunamis occur? Discover everything about volcanoes around the world - from the largest, such as... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756607353
• ISBN13: 9780756607357
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A hit with my grandson!

My 4-year-old grandson has developed an interest in volcanoes (He's his mother's boy!) and I was given the task of finding books for him. I found a few for young children, and although he is much younger than the age group recommended for this book, I have had a long-standing purchase history with Eyewitness Books, so I ordered it. It is his favorite of the books I got -- he loves the graphics and photos, and his Mom and brother read the text to him. He has favorite pages, and even looks for "toy volcanoes and earthquakes" when he's at the store with his family.

Nice book for young readers

Now that I have discovered the series of Eyewitness Books that I once purchased for my son when he was young (Can't believe he's beginning his senior year in college!), I enjoy going over them and reflecting on the value of this series for younger readers. It is important that our youth understand the world around them--including a knowledge of science. This volume focuses on the volcano and earthquakes. Given the role--especially--of earthquakes in American history, this is a valuable volume. The book begins with a basic point (Page 6): "Volcanoes and earthquakes are nature run wild." The first part of the work explores volcanoes. This includes the basics, including an examination of Vesuvius, what underlies the development of a volcano, volcanoes on other plants, and so on. Then, a discussion of earthquakes. The basics: what they are, why they happen, what the consequences are. All in all, a very nice introduction to these natural phenomena for younger readers (and parents might learn a whole bunch as well, just as I did).

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The book I purchased is an excellent investment. I am VERY pleased.

I LOVE VOLCANOES AND EATHQUAKES

THIS DK BOOK IS IN FIRST PLACE. I AM VERY INTERESTED ABOUT VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES ALOT. THIS BOOK WAS JUST THE BEST ONES I READ IN MY DK BOOK COLLECTION.DK BOOKS ARE THE BEST.AND VOLCANOES ARE THE BEST FOR KYLE ADRIAN VENTURA [...]