Discusses volcanoes, describing what happens when they erupt, and highlighting eruptions throughout history.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics of volcanoes"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century.

Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.

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

Briefly explains the work of volcano scientists, who study temperature changes, rocks, and other data to learn how volcanoes work and to can warn people when a volcano may erupt.

Describes the destruction caused by the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the slow return of plant and animal life, and the special area set aside to study this renewal.

A basic examination of how volcanoes are formed.