Volcanoes
By: by Chris Oxlade
Series: 100 facts you should know; 100 facts you should know
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781482414684; 9781482413021; 9781482412659
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Volcanoes; Juvenile literature; Natural disasters
Description: 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 these 100 facts. Awe-inspiring photographs and fun quizzes add to the valuable information. Activities, Quiz, Fact Boxes, Graphic Organizers, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Table of contents: title: Volcanic earth --; title: Around the world --; title: Plate boundaries --; title: Parts of a volcano --; title: Eruptions --; title: Lava --; title: Volcanic ash --; title: Gentle and explosive --; title: Volcanic features --; title: Hazards of a volcano --; title: Side effects --; title: Using volcanoes --; title: Volcano science --; title: Fighting volcanoes --; title: Mount St. Helens --; title: Mount Pinatubo --; title: Mount Vesuvius --; title: Volcanoes at sea --; title: The biggest volcanoes --; title: Past and future --; title: Myths and legends.