Volcanoes: Nature's Incredible Fireworks

by David L. Harrison

Tremendous forces are at work below the earth's surface. Sometimes they make the ground rumble and shake. Other times they make mountains explode, spewing forth rock, gases, and lava. These mountains are called volcanoes. They are among nature's most spectacular creations--and one of its most dangerous. David L. Harrison takes us on a fascinating voyage beneath the earth's surface to show how volcanoes are created and why they erupt. From its hot, solid iron core, up to the earth's crust, he introduces us to magma, lava, the colliding plates that cause earthquakes, and other natural phenomena. With vivid illustrations by Cheryl Nathan, here is a look at how volcanoes work.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Sarah Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really informational and insightful. I love how it covers everything about volcanoes from why they erupt to the layers of the earth. It gives readers everything they need to know about volcanoes.

[Dominique Woodbridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fantastic. It has great information and incredible pictures. I would use this book for read-aloud in the classroom. It is geared towards younger students, such as first or second graders. It would be better for younger students because it has large words on the pages and it has huge images that are bright and colorful. I would read this book aloud because it would keep the students engaged, while teaching them about volcanoes. I would focus on science with this book, since volcanoes are a natural part of the world. This book is a children's informative picture book. The end of the book provides an authors note, which can provide the students with a way to learn more about volcanoes. The main reason love this book is because of the pictures. I also like that the language is appropriate for younger students and they will easily understand it.

[Sydney Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This informational text is a fantastic way to teach kids science without them even knowing they are learning. It contains beautiful pictures and uses easy-to-understand, scientific language to provide information not only on volcanoes but earthquakes, the earth's crust and core, and geography. The author chooses to use many adjectives to describe things such as lava and earth's crust. He also uses many metaphors to compare these natural occurrences to make it easier for students to understand and visualize. Overall, this book would be a great choice to teach a science lesson while hitting importance literacy standards as well.

[Gabriela Cano · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was quite unique in the way it explain volcanoes. I actually enjoyed reading it and I know kids would too. it was a fun but very explanatory book. I would use this for individual read or for children when they feel intrigued by volcanoes. Or for 4th graders I would use it was a nonfiction read for when we have a science week or day with volcanoes. The language was quite easy to read but the words were scattered everywhere so it might be hard for younger readers.

[Candace]

It is a pretty cool book that teaches about volcanoes and who they work. The picture are pretty cool as well. what kid doesnt like to learn about stuff that blows up. I learned somethings i didnt know about before, very informational. you could even make mini volcanoes in your classroom as a science experience.