Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Science Careers, Earth Science
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Overview
How do scientists learn about volcanoes? They ask questions! When will a volcano erupt? Where does the lava come from? Where are volcanoes found? Join a volcano scientist as she helps you answer these questions. Soon, you will be asking questions of your own!Briefly explains the work of volcano scientists, who study temperature changes, rocks, and other data to learn how volcanoes work and to can warn people when a volcano may erupt.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 1-3-Informative, solid introductions. The unique feature of these beginning readers is the introduction of a scientist in each one. The first book discusses why there are volcanoes and where they can be found. Instructions for a model made from common household materials are included. The second title describes how astronauts live in space and the tools they use. The activity invites readers to explore the night sky. Dinosaurs tells how fossils are found and what paleontologists do with them. The project included uses a leaf, paper, and pencil to show how a plant fossil is formed. Space has only full-color photographs, while the other titles include color illustrations as well as photos. These titles combine an enticing layout with high-interest, easy-to-read texts to delight budding scientists.-Jean Lowery, Bishop Woods Elementary School, New Haven, CT Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
April 1, 2004
Publisher
Enslow Elementary
Pages
24
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780766022690