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Volcanoes is packed with stunning color photographs and drawings that capture the compelling power and mystery of volcanoes. The clear yet lyrical text introduces basic geology, explaining how volcanoes form, why eruptions occur, and how the layers of the earth are structured. How do people around the world live with volcanoes? How do they plan for eruptions? Beautiful, educational, and dynamic, Volcanoes offers a unique global perspective that makes these mighty forces of nature understandable on a human level. AUTHOR BIO: Robert Burleigh has written many award-winning books for children, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. His most recent book for Abrams was Earth From Above for Young Readers, with photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. He lives in Chicago. Philippe Bourseiller is a renowned nature photographer who specializes in photographing volcanoes. He always keeps a packed bag nearby so that, at a moment's notice, he can go anywhere in the world to capture the latest erupting volcano.
Synopsis:
This is a documentary-style book that reveals the dangerous beauty and mysteries of the world's volcanoes, and their impact on those who live near them.
Synopsis:
Ideal for teachers, young readers, and nature lovers, this documentary style book reveals, through stunning color photography and illustrations, the dangerous beauty and mysteries of the world's volcanoes.
Synopsis:
Children will be erupting with enthusiasm!
Volcanoes is packed with stunning color photographs and drawings that capture the compelling power and mystery of volcanoes. The clear yet lyrical text introduces basic geology, explaining how volcanoes form, why eruptions occur, and how the layers of the earth are structured.
How do people around the world live with volcanoes? How do they plan for eruptions? Beautiful, educational, and dynamic, Volcanoes offers a unique global perspective that makes these mighty forces of nature understandable on a human level.
Robert Burleigh has written many award-winning books for children, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. His most recent book for Abrams was Earth From Above for Young Readers, with photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. He lives in Chicago. Philippe Bourseiller is a renowned nature photographer who specializes in photographing volcanoes. He always keeps a packed bag nearby so that, at a moment's notice, he can go anywhere in the world to capture the latest erupting volcano.
Volcanoes: Journey to the Crater's Edge
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Robert Burleigh
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"Synopsis"
by Gardners,
This is a documentary-style book that reveals the dangerous beauty and mysteries of the world's volcanoes, and their impact on those who live near them.
"Synopsis"
by Libri,
Ideal for teachers, young readers, and nature lovers, this documentary style book reveals, through stunning color photography and illustrations, the dangerous beauty and mysteries of the world's volcanoes.
"Synopsis"
by Abrams Books,
Children will be erupting with enthusiasm!
Volcanoes is packed with stunning color photographs and drawings that capture the compelling power and mystery of volcanoes. The clear yet lyrical text introduces basic geology, explaining how volcanoes form, why eruptions occur, and how the layers of the earth are structured. How do people around the world live with volcanoes? How do they plan for eruptions? Beautiful, educational, and dynamic, Volcanoes offers a unique global perspective that makes these mighty forces of nature understandable on a human level.
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