Description
Discover the power and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes — from hotspots to tsunamis on this up to date edition of a best-selling title in the Eyewitness series.
Highlighting two of nature’s most terrifying forces, Eyewitness: Volcano and Earthquake lets young readers witness really terrifying volcanoes exploding with molten lava and devastating earthquakes that may rip apart and uproot a landscape immediately. Discover how buildings are earthquake-proofed, learn the way animals can detect earthquakes before people, how Pompeii used to be buried and destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, plus learn about the career of a volcanologist, the types of seismic waves and how lava can reach temperatures of up to 2,190 °F.
The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and up to date interiors be sure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework lend a hand, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as all the time, to satisfy the minds of curious kids.
Supports the Common Core State Standards