Volcanoes

Volcanoes are among the great wonders of nature. A volcano can lie dormant for years, but once it becomes active it can erupt with enormous explosive force. This picture book introduces young readers to how and where this happens.

Franklyn Branley's clear, simple text is paired with Marc Simont's illustrations and with colorful maps that show where volcanoes are found around the world. It is written for early elementary readers and works both at home and in the classroom.

The book is a Level 2 title in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out science series, which means it tackles more challenging ideas for children in the primary grades. The series has well over 100 titles, and its books include simple charts and graphics and hands-on activities. They are designed to support national science education standards, including Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards and STEM standards. The series has won the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.