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Absolute Expert
Absolute Expert: Volcanoes: All the Latest Facts from the Field
Get expert insights from National Geographic explorer and volcanologist Arianna Soldati in this lava-hot book, exploding with the most up-to-date geological intel straight from the field.
Plunge deep beneath Earth's crust to find out how volcanoes form. Get up close to clouds of ash and molten lava. Learn about the biggest, most extreme volcanic eruptions to date. On the hunt for incredible volcanoes, you'll travel around the globe, dive into the depths of the oceans, journey into space...and so much more!
History's most famous volcanic eruptions are all included: Mount Vesuvus, Mauna Loa, Stromboli, Mount Etna, Olympus Mons, and more. With special features, sidebars, wacky trivia, and more, it's the ultimate book to help YOU become an absolute expert on one of your favorite subjects.
Plunge deep beneath Earth's crust to find out how volcanoes form. Get up close to clouds of ash and molten lava. Learn about the biggest, most extreme volcanic eruptions to date. On the hunt for incredible volcanoes, you'll travel around the globe, dive into the depths of the oceans, journey into space...and so much more!
History's most famous volcanic eruptions are all included: Mount Vesuvus, Mauna Loa, Stromboli, Mount Etna, Olympus Mons, and more. With special features, sidebars, wacky trivia, and more, it's the ultimate book to help YOU become an absolute expert on one of your favorite subjects.
- GenresNonfiction
112 pages, Hardcover
First published August 21, 2018
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Lela Nargi
45 books42 followersI’m a writer of books for adults and children living in a leafy corner of Brooklyn, NY with my daughter, my husband and my dog.
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September 6, 2018
I'll admit that the very thought of being around an erupting volcano is fiercely frightening to me. The intensity of a stupendous eruption from beneath the earth, the debris, the heat, the force, the destruction are fearfully amazing.
After perusing Absolute Expert Volcanoes a bit I can see that aside from the frank and absolute destruction, that actual good can benefit mankind.
I thought the recovery from volcanic destruction would be hundreds of years. However, information in this book shows that recovery begins shortly after the eruption in the form of fungi that begins to sprout and begin its work of breaking down materials left behind and then new growth begins. Amazing!
Also, man has begun to harness the power of geothermal (think volcano thermal) to generate power. And even gardens can benefit from the ash left behind.
The book looks at volcanic action on an extraterrestrial level as well with information about activity on various celestial bodies.
I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine alone and are freely given.
After perusing Absolute Expert Volcanoes a bit I can see that aside from the frank and absolute destruction, that actual good can benefit mankind.
I thought the recovery from volcanic destruction would be hundreds of years. However, information in this book shows that recovery begins shortly after the eruption in the form of fungi that begins to sprout and begin its work of breaking down materials left behind and then new growth begins. Amazing!
Also, man has begun to harness the power of geothermal (think volcano thermal) to generate power. And even gardens can benefit from the ash left behind.
The book looks at volcanic action on an extraterrestrial level as well with information about activity on various celestial bodies.
I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine alone and are freely given.
September 10, 2018
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.
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.
December 14, 2018
With recent volcanic eruptions in Hawaii and other locations, you are hearing more about them on the news. My mom was able to experience an eruption while visiting the Hawaiian islands and fly over a volcano in a helicopter. It is a sight she will never forget.
This book features all the science behind what makes volcanoes erupt and how scientists can estimate when a volcano is likely to erupt again. With first-hand stories and knowledge from National Geographic Explorer Arianna Soldati, kids can learn from her personal knowledge and experiences. Tracking lava flow and measuring cracks may not sound too exciting, but when she describes an earthquake that occurred while she was doing measurements, kids can realize the dangers, the unplanned hiccups, and excitement of completing real research in the field.
Excellent photography, personal stories, facts, quizzes, and experiments to try at home make this an excellent book for future scientists and explorers.
This book features all the science behind what makes volcanoes erupt and how scientists can estimate when a volcano is likely to erupt again. With first-hand stories and knowledge from National Geographic Explorer Arianna Soldati, kids can learn from her personal knowledge and experiences. Tracking lava flow and measuring cracks may not sound too exciting, but when she describes an earthquake that occurred while she was doing measurements, kids can realize the dangers, the unplanned hiccups, and excitement of completing real research in the field.
Excellent photography, personal stories, facts, quizzes, and experiments to try at home make this an excellent book for future scientists and explorers.
August 19, 2018
All the books in this series are ABSOLUTELY amazing! You will want to become an "absolute expert" in all the topics this series has written. In true National Geographic Kids fashion these books are filled to the brim with facts, tidbits, pictures, illustrations as well as tips, tricks and little known facts from experts in the field. Kids, and parents alike, are going to get lost in these books and want to learn all there is to know on each of these fascinating topics. I loved learning along with my boys and getting to become an "expert" on these cool and interesting things. I find that now I know more and want to continue to learn about each of these topics. These books are perfect for your home library or your child's classroom.
June 5, 2025
This was a very well written, very interesting book about volcanoes. I have trouble imagining that kids would be interested in the amount of information it has because it is a lot to take in and it is in big paragraphs and not short facts, but I found this very interesting. Plus the pictures were very beautiful.
October 7, 2018
Although you don’t see nearly as many books on volcanoes as we do on dinosaurs and dolphins, let me tell you that the topic is no less fascinating.
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August 8, 2018
National Geographic Kids' Absolute Expert Series is a super fun and educational series that aims to educate, engage, and entertain! Each book in this series is full of captivating information from real life experts, awesome photos and illustrations, and plenty of imagination fuel for young readers
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