Publisher's Synopsis
The Wonders of our World Series offers young readers a lively and visually exciting introduction to the world around us and the forces at work shaping our planet and its future. Ten books in this series offer fascinating full-color photographs of examples from around the world to help illustrate:
-- the devastating impact volcanoes, extreme weather, and earthquakes can have
-- why the earth's forests and waterways are in danger of destruction
-- how the earth's powerful internal forces produce rocks and minerals from the ordinary to the dazzling
-- how mountains, deserts, and caves are formed
Volcanoes takes young readers on a thrilling adventure exploring such dramatic eruptions as Mount St. Helens and Mount Vesuvius. Full-color photos, maps, and illustrations show:
-- how volcanoes are created
-- different kinds of eruptions, lava, and cone formations
-- why avalanches and tsunami often accompany eruptions
-- the benefits of volcanic activity
