Synopses & Reviews
A fire-breathing dragon takes children on a grand adventure to learn more about volcanoes. Venturing into an active volcano, kids discover how magma inside the Earth begins to bubble and push its way upward, causing steam to escape through cracks overhead. Young readers will travel to active volcano sites around the world to discover the different characteristics and behavior of various volcanoes. Nancy Woodmans creative collage artwork pairs beautifully with Ellen Pragers lively text.
A fire-breathing dragon takes children on a grand adventure to learn more about volcanoes. Venturing into an active volcano, kids discover how magma inside the Earth begins to bubble and push its way upward, causing steam to escape through cracks overhead. Young readers will travel to active volcano sites around the world to discover the different characteristics and behavior of various volcanoes. Nancy Woodmans creative collage artwork pairs beautifully with Ellen Pragers lively text.
Synopsis
Engaging hardcover picture books on introductory science topics
-- Combines important scientific information with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations
-- Each book includes a do-it-yourself experiment with easy-to-follow, illustrated steps
-- Imaginative subject presentation will captivate 4- to 8-year-olds and make them eager to learn more
-- Reviewed by early education consultants for age-appropriate vocabulary, concepts, and relevance to K-2 science curriculum
Synopsis
This dazzlingly illustrated volcano guide documents the 20 hottest volcanoes of the 1,900 that pockmark Earth's surface, including recent eruptions that seared landscapes and lives. It is a relevant reference for the 500+ million people who live in active volcano zones and others who are intrigued by our planet's primal pageantry.
From the Trade Paperback edition.