Describes how volcanoes form, when happens when one erupts, and why people choose to live near them.

Describes the different kinds of volcanoes, explains why they erupt, and relays the facts of famous volcanic eruptions in the past.

Describes how campers Sue Ruff and Bruce Nelson survived the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

A full-color, completely illustrated series, written by authors associated with Scientific American magazine, uses clear, concise language to provide young readers with an in-depth look at some of the most compelling topics addressed by science today.

Product Description: addresses the often mysterious phenomena of the natural world and the amazing behaviors and abilities of plants and animals.

Product Description: This book looks at volcanoes and some of the major volcanic eruptions of the past.

Product Description: In October 2010, scientists in Indonesia made a frightening discovery. Mount Merapi, a powerful volcano on the island of Java, was about to erupt. Soon the homes of thousands of villagers and farmers would not be safe. For many people trying to quickly evacuate the danger zone, there would not be enough time to move their pets and livestock to a safe location...read more

Product Description: As destroyers of cities and creators of islands, volcanoes are as unique as they are destructive. Whether they spew thick ash or pack heavy lava flows, their eruptions are always a force to be reckoned with. Explore the explosive workings of volcanoes, the techniques scientists use to study them, and how people live in the shadows of these explosive landforms...read more

Product Description: Volcanic eruptions are among the most violent and spectacular natural events on Earth. Accompanied by red-hot rivers of lava, towering clouds of ash, and thick flows of mud, they can devastate the landscape along with people's lives...read more

Product Description: What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs and what are some of the causes of volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn what you can do about the problems caused by hurricane...read more

Over the billions of years it has existed, Earth has seen constant change, from huge natural changes to the land to human-made constructions. Readers will get an up-close look at these changes, from ancient buildings built thousands of years ago to brand new islands that have formed naturally in recent years. They will also discover how scientists learn about things that happened long before anyone was around to keep records and find out what effects geological changes can have on humans and other life.