Volcanoes: Mountains That Blow Their Tops

by Nicholas Nirgiotis, Michael Radencich (Illustrator)

An easy-to-read introduction to one of nature's most spectacular forces provides a close-up look at volcanoes and other seismic activity, explaining how volcanoes are formed, what causes them, and the impact of an eruption on the planet.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Childrens, School, Juvenile

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Alexis Caudill · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. Book summary, in your own words (3 pts)
Volcanoes: Mountains That Blow Their Tops is an informational book all about volcanoes. It tells about the formation and activities of volcanoes. The illustrations in this book were awesome. I loved it.
2. Grade level, interest level, lexile (1 pt)
This would be a book for students in kindergarten to 2nd grade. It is a great introduction book to learning about volcanoes. It was very easy to read.
3. Appropriate classroom use (subject area) (1 pt)
I would use this book during the reading part of the class and when we talk about science.
4. Individual students who might benefit from reading (1 pt)
Students interested in volcanoes would like this book.
5. Small group use (literature circles) (1 pt)
I do not think I would use this in small groups.
6. Whole class use (read aloud) (1 pt)
I would love to read this book to my class.
7. Related books in genre/subject or content area (1 pt)
Fake Out!: Animals That Play Tricks (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3) by Ginjer L. Clarke
8. Multimedia connections (audio books, movie) available (1 pt)
There are no multimedia connections to this book.

[Logan Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Grade: 2-3
I like this book too because it shows more about the science of volcanoes and why they happen. There’s not only good content in here but there are some really good illustrations too. I would love to teach this in school and help the students learn more about volcanoes and how they happen. I will help them learn where they are and even allow them to color or draw a volcano.

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reference book about volcanoes at a 3rd grade level. Lots of fun information and images about volcanoes that are dormant, extinct and or active.

[Linda Branich · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Penguin Young Readers Level 3 Transitional Reader, Guided Reading Level M book.

Amidst colorful diagrams and illustrations, children learn all about volcanoes--from how a volcano is "born", to erupting volcanoes. Mt. St. Helens, Mona Loa, and Kilauea are a few volcanoes mentioned in the text. The story of Pompeii and the excavations there are an example of how we can learn history from volcanoes. The mechanics of how a volcano erupts, how scientists watch volcanoes to predict eruptions are also covered.

This book is a good cursery overview of volcanoes for younger elementary students.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book about volcanoes. The wording is very scientific, very detailed, aligned with a 2nd or 3rd grade science book in content. THe only thing lacking are the pictures, they aren't bad, just not realistic.

[Kieran · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was easy to understand. I liked the part about Pompeii.

(Read/review written at 5.5 years old)