Volcanoes (Rise and Shine) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) - Softcover

Branley, Dr. Franklyn M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0064451895 ISBN 13: 9780064451895

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2008

Synopsis

Volcanoes are one of nature's great wonders. For years, they can stand dormant, but once active, they can erupt in tremendous explosions of power. Marc Simont's fascinating illustrations and colorful maps denoting volcano locations around the world are beautifully paired with Franklyn Branley's clear, simple text.

This is a Stage 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Volcanoes are one of nature's great wonders. For years they can stand dormant, but once active they can erupt in tremendous explosions of power. Some eruptions are so big, they change the earth's climate. Luckily, geologists can now approximate when an eruption will occur. What are the causes of an eruption and what are the warning signs? Read and find out!

About the Author:

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0064451895
• ISBN 13: 9780064451895
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Lloyd Megan