Surtsey: The Newest Place on Earth

By Kathryn Lasky

Book Overview

Conveys the dramatic beginnings of the island of Surtsey, which sprang into being off the coast of Iceland in 1963. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562823000
• ISBN13: 9781562823009
• Release Date: January 1900
• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Covers the basics about Surtsey

This book was aimed to be read by a younger audience (kids ages 7-14). It covers information about formation of the island and the colonization of the island in a simple written manner. I also like the way it divides the book into 11 chapters and adds something about the poetic Edda at the start of each chapter to relay how mythology interplays with realistic events like the formation of such an island. But as an adult reader, I still had more questions after I finished the book.The book does not go in depth about the geological nature of the island. Yes, the island was formed from a volcanic eruption, but what is the nature and quality of the land? Will it be settled by Man as it has been by birds and plant-life? What is the future of such an island? (The book implies at the end that it will be destroyed, but does not tell the reader the specifics of how/when/why). I was looking to answer such questions more in depth about this new island. The stength of this book lies in its remarkable pictures. If only you could get some of these astonishing pictures as a poster and hang them up on your walls...You would stare at them in awe for hours!As far as buying it...it would be worth your money if you have kids who like volcanos or like to read because they would be able to appreciate it more. If not, it would be worth getting it to read at a public library or a used book. I would not spend too much money obtaining it.