Volcanoes Inside and Out

By Dorothy M. Souza

Book Overview

Why does a volcano erupt? How many different kinds of volcanoes are there? Once believed to be the work of a fire god named Vulcan, volcanoes have long fascinated people. Looking at three different types of volcanoes--composite, cinder cone, and shield--uncover how and why these magnificent and deadly mountains change the earth for the better, and for the worse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575058537
• ISBN13: 9781575058535
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5