Volcanoes

by Jayne Keedle

No force of nature is as powerful as a volcano. Volcanic eruptions have shaped Earth, changed the climate, and wiped out whole cities. Today, there are about 1,900 active volcanoes on Earth. But even a sleeping giant can rumble back to life at any time--with devastating effects. In this book, you'll get a look at how volcanoes form, the damage they cause when they blow their tops, and what scientists are doing to predict future eruptions.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836891554
• ISBN13: 9780836891553
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8