Volcanoes And Earthquakes With Foldout Volcanic Scene

By:

Don Harper, Studio Boni/Galante (Illustrator), Lorenzo Cecchi (Illustrator)

Material type: Text

TextISBN:

9780721417448

DDC classification:

550 HAR

Summary: Part of a series of books, which cover a wide range of subjects, this book provides information about the structure of the Earth, why and how volcanoes and earthquakes occur, where they are most likely to occur and what effects they have. Some accounts of famous volcanoes and earthquakes are given. The book features a gatefold which tells the story of Mount Vesuvius's sudden and catastrophic eruption over Pompeii. In addition, there is a fun quiz enabling children to text their knowledge. Volcanoes and Earthquakes portrays the natural beauty of and devastating effects that volcanoes and earthquakes have. Stunningly realistic Discovery artwork clearly explains the reasons for both the violent and gentle kinds of volcanic activity that keep the Earth alive. Includes a fascinating eight-page gatefold depicting what really happened at Pompeii, during the eruption of Vesuvius.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Booku Library Services	Booku Library Services	Junior Picture Books	550 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		9780721417448

Part of a series of books, which cover a wide range of subjects, this book provides information about the structure of the Earth, why and how volcanoes and earthquakes occur, where they are most likely to occur and what effects they have. Some accounts of famous volcanoes and earthquakes are given. The book features a gatefold which tells the story of Mount Vesuvius's sudden and catastrophic eruption over Pompeii. In addition, there is a fun quiz enabling children to text their knowledge. Volcanoes and Earthquakes portrays the natural beauty of and devastating effects that volcanoes and earthquakes have. Stunningly realistic Discovery artwork clearly explains the reasons for both the violent and gentle kinds of volcanic activity that keep the Earth alive.

Includes a fascinating eight-page gatefold depicting what really happened at Pompeii, during the eruption of Vesuvius.

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