The science of a volcanic eruption / by Samantha Bell.
Material type:
TextSeries: 21st century skills library. Disaster sciencePublisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1631376284 (hardcover)
- 163137673X (pbk.)
- 9781631376283 (hardcover)
- 9781631376733 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 551.21 B435 | Available | 33111007918093 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A city is destroyed -- The making of a volcano -- Types of volcanoes and eruptions -- Violent volcanoes -- Science saves lives -- Top 10 worst volcanic eruptions.
Age 11.
Grades 4 to 6.