volcanoes

When a volcano erupts, Gopher survives and the tunnels he digs once the earth stops shaking help the mountain recover.

In graphic novel format, explores volcanoes, including volcano formation, types of volcanoes, and the study of volcanoes.

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

Describes the formation and activities of volcanoes and identifies some notable eruptions.

Discusses how volcanoes form, different kinds of volcanoes, what happens when they erupt, and how they affect the earth and people.

An introduction to volcanoes including sections on how they form, why they erupt, and how they affect the surrounding land.

Text and illustrations show how volcanoes form, describe different kinds of eruptions, and explain prediction and safety.

Provides information on Mount St. Helens, a volcano that erupted in Washington State in 1980--covering the area in ash--and includes a description of the event, its aftermath, with a glossary and websites for further research.

Some of the planets most destructive forces including earthquakes and volcanic activity are caused by the same factors that helped shape much of the Earth as it is today. Plate tectonics, movement of the Earth's outer layers, can occur in a number of different ways and produce a range of results, some minor and others far more devastating.