Volcanoes Inside and Out (On My Own Science)

Souza, D.M.

ISBN 10: 1575058537 / ISBN 13: 9781575058535

Published by First Avenue Editions â„¢, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Volcanoes Inside and Out (On My Own Science)
• Publisher: First Avenue Editions â ¢
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575058537
• ISBN 13: 9781575058535
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Cormack, Allan; Drew-Brook, Deborah
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Why does a volcano erupt? How many different kinds of volcanoes are there? Once believed to be the work of a fire god named Vulcan, volcanoes have long fascinated people. Looking at three different types of volcanoes―composite, cinder cone, and shield―uncover how and why these magnificent and deadly mountains change the earth for the better, and for the worse.

About the Author

After teaching in both middle grades and high school for several years, D. M. Souza began freelance writing. she especially enjoys writing about science topics and often tracks and studies the wildlife living around her solar-powered mountain cabin in Northern California. Ms. Souza has written more than two dozen books for young people, including Meat-Eating Plants and What Is a Fungus? (FW)