Volcanoes

by Chris Oxlade

Book Overview

Few natural events are as formidable and fascinating as an erupting volcano. Volcanoes are reminders of the constant processes taking place below the surface of Earth. While readers may have heard of the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount St. Helens, they may not know that Yellowstone National Park is due to erupt, too! The mechanics of plate tectonics, the kinds of volcanoes, historical eruptions, and geothermal energy are the diverse topics of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482413027
• ISBN13: 9781482413021
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.1" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6