Volcano & earthquake
(Book)
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Published:
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Revised edition., American edition.
Physical Desc:
72 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
IG: Illustrated Guide 1050L
Rating:
IG1050L
Status:
Description
Become an eyewitness to the Earth’s most explosive volcanoes and learn 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 Kilauea in Hawaii and Mount Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures.
Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does.
Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:
• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field
Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Packed with striking full-color photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks, and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history.
Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!
DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.
A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content.
What will you Eyewitness next?
Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or discover more about the world’s most extreme weather phenomena with Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado.
Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more volcano books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for "DK natural disasters books".
This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth’s most extraordinary natural forces – from active volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Mount Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures.
Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does.
Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:
• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field
Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Packed with striking full-color photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks, and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history.
Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!
DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.
A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content.
What will you Eyewitness next?
Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or discover more about the world’s most extreme weather phenomena with Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado.
Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more volcano books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for "DK natural disasters books".
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 551.21 VAN
Available
Sep 21, 2023
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780744052299, 0744052297, 9780744052282, 0744052289, 9781685054854
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.7, 1 Points
Level 7.7, 1 Points
Lexile code:
IG: Illustrated Guide
Lexile measure:
1050
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
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 the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake. Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Packed with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Target Audience
IG1050L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.7,1,17250.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,6-8,6.5,5,Quiz: 18189,Guided reading level: NR.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Van Rose, S. (2022). Volcano & earthquake. Revised edition. New York, NY, DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Van Rose, Susanna. 2022. Volcano & Earthquake. New York, NY, DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Van Rose, Susanna, Volcano & Earthquake. New York, NY, DK Publishing, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Van Rose, Susanna. Volcano & Earthquake. Revised edition. New York, NY, DK Publishing, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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| 505 | 0 | |a An unstable Earth -- Fire from below -- Tectonic plates -- Mount St. Helens -- Ash and dust -- Fiery rocks -- Gas and lightning -- Hot spots -- Ocean floor -- Mount Vesuvius -- St. Pierre -- Affecting global climate -- In hot water -- Sleeping beauties -- Life returns -- Studying volcanoes -- Other planets -- When the Earth moves -- Intensity and magnitude -- Shock waves -- Measuring earthquakes -- Mud, fire, and floods -- State of emergency -- One step ahead -- Anger of the gods -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. | |
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