Volcanoes
Beckerman, Nell Cross
ISBN 10: 1338874675 ISBN 13: 9781338874679
Published by Scholastic, Incorporated, 2024
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Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 56547217-75
Synopsis:
The team behind the acclaimed book Caves returns with an enticing exploration of one of the most explosive wonders on the planet -- Volcanoes!
A rumble. A tremble. A grumble. Growing, growling, getting hot. When will it... POP?!
Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman leads children on an adventure through the radioactive wonders that are volcanoes. From deep down on the ocean floor to extraterrestrial volcanoes, Beckerman guides readers with dramatic, poetic language. Nonfiction text on every page allows for deeper understanding of the topic.
Illustrator Kalen Chock's stunning illustrations have been praised as "atmospheric" and "striking," and readers will be delighted as each page brings a new surprise.
Extensive backmatter includes an author's note, additional information on the types of volcanic eruptions and the questions volcanologists are trying to answer, and additional facts.
An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.
About the Author:
Nell Cross Beckerman writes books for children to inspire wonder and celebrate adventure. A former reality/documentary TV producer, she is the author of the acclaimed book Caves, which received three starred reviews. She is also the author of Down Under the Pier, When the Sky Glows, and more to come. Nell lives in Culver City, California, with her husband, two daughters, and their beloved pooch, Teddy. Visit her at NellCrossBeckerman.com.
Kalen Chock is a senior concept artist working in video games, feature animation, and film for over 10 years. He has worked for studios like EA/Glu Mobile, DreamWorks, Warner Bros, The Mill, Ember Lab, and ILM. He is the illustrator of the acclaimed book Caves, by Nell Cross Beckerman.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Volcanoes
Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Chock, Kalen
Condition: Good