Volcanoes (Worldlife Library)

By: Peter Clarkson

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Synopsis: What are volcanoes? Where and why do they happen? The aim of this book is to answer these questions and to explain one of the great natural wonders of the Earth. Volcano! Just the mention of the word creates a mental picture, which varies with the listener's own perception. An artist may think of the classical shape of Mount Fuji; a historian may recall the destruction of Pompeii by Vesuvius; a geologist may speculate about the gas content of the lava in relation to its viscosity; a newspaper editor may see the scope for spectacular photographs and stories of human suffering and heroism that will boost newspaper circulation. Whatever thoughts spring to mind, nobody can be but impressed by the awful power of a volcanic eruption and the devastation that may be caused.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 73 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780896585027
Publisher:: VOYAGEUR PRESS, INC.
Date of Addition:: 09/06/17
Copyrighted By:: Peter Clarkson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Teens, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Approval Queue Volunteer 4
Proofread By:: Jessica Woods
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.