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Overview
Volcanoes don't always look like mountains; they aren't always full of fire. Some are holes in the ground; some form under the sea. And despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes produce new mountains, new islands, and new soil. Visit some of the world's most remarkable volcanoes along with one of the most outstanding science writers in children's books. It's an extraordinary—and unforgettable—trip.Explains, in simple terms, the characteristics of volcanoes and describes some famous eruptions and their aftermath.
Synopsis
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.
School Library Journal
An armchair tour of some of the more impressive volcanoes around the world.
Editorials
School Library Journal
An armchair tour of some of the more impressive volcanoes around the world.Children's Literature -
Mr. Simon's brief, tight narrative about four major types of volcanoes is accompanied by striking full-page photographs that include Mt. St. Helens' eruption, the island of Surtsey's formation, and Hawaiian volcanic activity. The science is clear and the photographs are crisp and stunning.Children's Literature -
This book combines many elements that children find fascinating-fire, rock, explosions. In his usual clear, accurate prose, Simon describes the types of volcanoes and explains the process of volcanic eruption. Details are provided about recent eruptions such as those in Iceland (Surtsey) and Hawaii (Kilauea). Crisp photographs supplement the text; especially enjoyable are the "before-and-after" shots of Mount St. Helens. 1995 (orig.School Library Journal
Gr 3-7 Simon presents information on volcanoes to young readers in an understandable text and colorful format. While Lauber's Volcano Bradbury, 1986 primarily describes the life cycle of Mount St. Helens, this book provides a general overview of the types of volcanoes found around the world. It does not replace, but complements, Lauber's work. Further, it can be used successfully to generate interest on the part of those readers reluctant to pick up nonfiction books, as Simon gives readers an armchair tour of some of the more impressive volcanoes around the world: Mount St. Helens, the undersea volcanoes in Iceland, and Mauna Loa in Hawaii. The book is graced with many illuminating color photos that bring the text to life. However, the illustration of the plates, or crust layers of the earth, is somewhat difficult to understand. Better diagrams can be found in the adult source, Cottrell's Born of Fire: the Volcanic Origins of Yellowstone National Park Rinehart, 1987. Still, this is a useful and attractive addition to science collections, as it is likely to become a favorite choice of young scientists. Stephen W. Zsiray, Jr., Cache County School District, North Logan, UtahBook Details
Published
May 1, 2006
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780060877170