Absolute Expert Volcanoes

Title: Absolute Expert Volcanoes

Author: Lela Nargi/Arianna Soldati

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

ISBN:  9781426331428

Review:

In some places people learn to live with tornados, earthquakes, fires and floods, but could you live in a place where volcanoes can erupt at any moment? This guide will answer all of your questions. Readers will learn where active volcanoes are, how they are made, how to live with them and how scientists navigate around them on land and under the water.

Did you know that the moon has volcanoes? Researchers discovered lava tubes running under the surface. Did you know that there are tiny organisms like Methanopyrus Kandleri that can live and survive in the extreme heat of a volcanoe? A volcanoes lava erupst black, dries white, and then turns into powder. This guide has some amazing survival stories too. There is a system that was designed to measure the strength of a volcanic blast it is called Volcanic Explosivity Index or VEI.

Readers who are curious about volcanoes will find amazing photos, illustrations, activities to create an eruption and even more resources for eager scientists. Parents and teachers will love this guide for any library. It’s small size is great for travel too.

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