Explore how volcanoes are formed and what causes an eruption in this engaging and fascinating nonfiction reader. Featuring bright, vivid photos, explanatory diagrams, informational text, and stimulating facts, this fascinating title engages readers in the scientific and natural causes behind volcanoes and their eruptions.

Presents information about volcanoes, discussing what causes them and describing the destructive impact of some of the most famous volcanic eruptions of the past.

Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind volcanoes"--Provided by publisher.

Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of volcanoes. Readers will learn why eruptions happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Types of volcanoes are also explained, and a simple, labeled diagram illustrates the inside of a volcano. A Case Study chapter discusses the Mount Saint Helens eruption of 1980, while a map aids comprehension. Damage and cleanup work,...