Volcano Alert! (Disaster Alert!) - Softcover

Challen, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778716023 ISBN 13: 9780778716020

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada, 2009

Synopsis

Ages 7 to 14 years. Some of history's greatest recorded disasters involved the spewing magma or falling ash from an erupting volcano. This book takes readers deep under the earth to the source of a volcano's power and then around the world to some of the most spectacular eruptions in history. The book also includes: the dangers of lava and pyroclastic surges; a look at the scientific tools volcanologists use to predict and measure eruptions; famous volcanoes such as Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Mount Pinatubo.

About this title

Synopsis

This work is intended for children of ages 7-14. Some of history's greatest recorded disasters involved the spewing magma or falling ash from an erupting volcano. This book takes readers deep under the earth to the source of a volcano's power and then around the world to some of the most spectacular eruptions in history. The book also includes: the dangers of lava and pyroclastic surges; a look at the scientific tools volcanologists use to predict and measure eruptions; and, famous volcanoes such as Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Mount Pinatubo.

About the Author

Paul Challen is a sportswriter who has contributed to the "National Post," "Slam" magazine, "Toronto Life" magazine, and the "Toronto Star," He is the coauthor of "Gardens of Shame" and the author of "The Book of Isiah," "Get Dutch! A Biography of Elmore Leonard," and "Inside the West Wing," He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0778716023
• ISBN 13: 9780778716020
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32