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All of Louis' thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others. His mouth is a volcano! My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and words for expression at an appropriate time. Told from Louis'Â’ perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak. ... Read more

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Excellent for Classroom Use
I teach full-day kindergarten and LOVE reading this book in the beginning of the year.Then I can remind students to not let their mouths be a volcano and they really 'get it'.Blurting out is a hard habit to break, but this really helps...and in a most understanding way.

Wonderfully Written
I am a Special Ed. Paraprofessional in elementary education.I shared my book with the teachers and they loved it!It is written well and understood with this age group, as well as my own two young children. They thanked me for sharing...They will also be purchasing for their classrooms.Thank You for making this book available to me.

Review from Books That Heal Kids
Wow! Wow! Wow! I love this book so much and don't know what I'd do as an elementary school counselor without it. It is a fun, gentle, and SMART way to teach kids about self control and the skill of not interrupting. The kids respond very well to My Mouth is a Volcano. A lot of them can relate to Louis and his total lack of awareness of social cues. Great job Julia Cook!

My 2nd Graders Loved It!
My second graders loved this book. In fact some knew it was them! A must for any elementary teacher.

Should Have Known By The Title
I found this book to be a put down to the child all the way through. He has a volcano mouth that he can't control until he experiences someone else speaking when it is his turn. Then he is shown by teacher and mom to see the other child as a volcano mouth. Teacher and Mom show their disdain of his "volcano mouth" through punishment. No attempt whatsoever is made to tune into the child. To show him how listening to others can be inspiring, exciting and create a connection. And possibly through his listening, create a connection where he can feel heard. ... Read more

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The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater. ... Read more

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Great for young children
this is a great book for 4 to 8 year olds who are interested in volcanoes.It raised questions and led to good discussions about the formation of rocks and the impact of volcanoes on the earth

Great Book
My son loved this book.He's in 1st grade and can read most words by himself.It's great to see him reading and enjoying it. ... Read more

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Great resource for school counselors, social worker, teachers
I've used A Volcano in my Tummy for the past 6 years with youth ages 5 to 13 and it is a great resource. It uses language that children and teens can understand. A very effective and affordable resource for working with youth who have anger issues. They all love these fun activities.

Aimed toward 6+ kids
A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger

While this book does have some universal information that is useful, the primary objective seems to be aimed at class room environment for 6 to 10 year olds. I ordered this book when my boy was 3.5. So I couldn't make use of the lessons and activities. When my son gets a bit older it might be helpful even just at home. I read the book and it helped me think aboutmy own anger and maybe gave me some ammo for dealing with his anger. But a better book I found was "What to do when your temper flares". That book gave us images of anger that were tangible. For example it likened allowing anger to run rampant is like driving a car. You have to learn how to drive and you have to learn how to handle anger. Even tho my boy is too young to drive he understood the concept immediately. This other book also says: It isn't what happens that makes you mad it's what you THINK about what happened that determines how you feel.

In a group setting the lessons would be combined with class discussions but they don't lend themselves well to story time reading material. It isn't a bad book it just doesn't suit our needs. If you are a teacher or home schooler this might be just the thing.

Just what I needed!
This book gives great, simple imagery for kids to put with their behaviors and feelings. I picked this up in preparation for my first ever anger management group (I'm a therapist who works with kids), and was so impressed.

It really helped too that when I bought it Mt. Redoubt in Alaska was at risk of erupting so kids in school knew ALL about how volcanoes worked and could really connect it to themselves!

Helpful book to read to children
I am a social worker and I have read this book to many of my clients. It is a helpful resource to help children appropriately express anger.Readers may also be interested in the following books:

Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques

Creative Interventions for Troubled Children & Youth

More Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and Youth

How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Chill Out: The Anger Management Book

not really for counseling
I am a counselor in private practiced, and purchased this book as a resource to help some of my young clients.It does include some good materials, but honestly is geared much more toward a classroom or school group setting.A few of the parents of my clients are teachers - they love it! ... Read more

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Geoffrey Firmin, a former British consul, has come to Quauhnahuac, Mexico. His debilitating malaise is drinking, an activity that has overshadowed his life. On the most fateful day of the consul's life—the Day of the Dead, 1938—his wife, Yvonne, arrives in Quauhnahuac, inspired by a vision of life together away from Mexico and the circumstances that have driven their relationship to the brink of collapse. She is determined to rescue Firmin and their failing marriage, but her mission is further complicated by the presence of Hugh, the consul's half brother, and Jacques, a childhood friend. The events of this one significant day unfold against an unforgettable backdrop of a Mexico at once magical and diabolical.

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Something new about hellfire
Discovered the novel through a weird inadvertence in 1973, confusing Malcolm Lowry with the unfortunate, but equally damned, Donald Crowhurst...Spent nearly a year tracking the book down--it was not nearly so well-known or accessible 37 years ago--and then spent one entire year reading it closely & attentively, but also with a deep sense of its blackness, its power, and its depths ("There are depths,")--The first time I read its conclusion I had a little anxiety attack as tho' in a horror film that has become a bit too intense without sufficient warning ahead of time...From there I began sifting through its multitudes of 'correspondences' and in 1976 even managed to check out the original holograph MS of the 2nd or 3rd draft at UT-Austin's Humanities Research Center manuscript collection...By the time of the resurgence of interest in UTV in the early-mid 80s it was as though the book had become a significant part of my own psyche, and that has not much altered in the years that followed.
I've never found the book anything but a miracle of highly polished darkness--sharp & flinty--and yet it is a very funny depiction of Marlovian hell, too.As funny as "Macbeth" or "The Revenger's Tragedy" anyhow. Somewhat funnier than the Old Testament, that is...

But, it is an expression from a different period of human history in which lives, and life itself, had different values...A period both more and less barbaric than ours; more & less attuned to horrors ("portioned to a giant nerve!"); more and less hypocritical.
Nonetheless, it is a work for those who love words; their flavor, feel, taste, texture, mass...and most certainly it is NOT for those with the short, brittle attention-spans better suited to the imbecile-media of our day.For such this book would indeed constitute a kind of horror of another type; they are advised to pursue simpler, less difficult works, or the flashier (& emptier) sophistries that pass for "substance" nowadays.
UNDER THE VOLCANO will always remain "caviar to the general" and that is asit should be...One may as well be thankful that its complexities and subterranean nuances will rebuff The Vulgar and The Stupid, who in any case have no business attempting it.Perhaps the book will re-discover a more fitting readership one hundred years from now; I don't see much hope for that, frankly, but, like the Consul recovering from one of his binges or falls, or the inspiration behind the foolish inscription "that estupido" painted on M. Laruelle's tower ("No se puede vivir sin amar") one may always dream.

God rest Malcolm's poor bedevilled sodden old soul, and may Heaven bless him for giving us this titanic masterpiece of darkness visible, in which the adept reader will find "something new about hellfire" and in those flames perhaps see his or her own image briefly reflected...

Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
This is a most discouraging and yet thoughtful novel.Set in 1938 in a small Mexican village it tells of one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a perpetually inebriated ex-British consul, his estranged wife, his half-brother, and his friend, a French film director.At the simplest level the day consists of the relationship among these characters.But the narrative leads one to consider any number of more complicated issues.The social conditions of rural Mexico, the abuse by the legal establishment, the social/economic/political upheaval in Europe, questions of individual self-respect and motivation, trudging group nihilism, apparent drug-induced lucidity, the futile efforts of marital reconciliation are but a few.It is a bit like Hemingway, but not as direct; more complex, like Joyce.One comes away defeated, what's the use?"Someone threw a dead dog after him down the ravine."

Have a discussion group handy, and maybe a grade on the line, to help you get through this
Maybe I'm being a curmudgeon, but I think this Malcolm Lowry tale of a broken man during his last days is "literary" in the worst sense.It dismisses narrative elements such as pacing, conciseness, engagement of the reader, and anything else smacking of craft as banal commercial considerations for the masses, preferring instead to content itself with- I imagine- an appreciative audience of college professors, graduate students, and the like, who can happily discuss its possible meaning amongst themselves.

To be sure, there are moments of clarity, well-drawn imagery, and moving characterizations as the story of British Consul to Mexico Geoffrey Firmin, his ex-wife Yvonne, and Geoffrey's world traveler brother Hugh moves forward, but too often the book is confusing, hard to follow, and dull.And it doesn't help that frequent stretchs of the novel aren't even in English.Every worthwhile novel doesn't have to be an easy ride, but I'm immediately suspicious of a novel so unapologetically willing to be a chore.

Not to be lazy, but maybe I should have just watched the well-regarded 1984 film adaptation, directed by John Huston and starring Albert Finney, instead.Mr. Huston and Mr. Finney presumably did the hard work and distilled this meandering book down to an economical, meaningful narrative.

Gorgeous Fiction for a Cold Day
Lyrical language to help you forget about our disgusting political climate of Glenn Beck, and Limbaugh.

literature at its best
Under the volcano is a great novel though very demanding in terms of vocabulary and construction. For a foreigner like me it helps a lot one's understanding to read and listen at the same time. John Lee's interpretation of the text is perfect : good voice, excellent prononciation, the right tempo. Whether you want to discover or revisit this masterpiece of literature, I highly recommand this recording well presented in a box of 14 CDs. Jacques-François Piquet ... Read more

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A new book of activities to go along with My Mouth Is A Volcano storybook by Julia Cook. Use as a supplementary teacher's guide with the storybook. Full of discussion questions and exercises to share with students. 8.5 x 11, softcover, 24 pages. ... Read more

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Review from Books That Heal Kids
All of the students in my school know and ADORE My Mouth Is A Volcano!. It's seriously the bees knees. If you are an educator and tired of saying, "1 2 3....eyes on me!!" then you need to get a copy of this book. I've owned this title for a few years and been reading it to K-3 grades habitually. Self-awareness light bulbs go off as students learn how Louis gets his bad habit of interrupting everyone in his path under control. When I'm reading a book about school skills and notice how much it positively builds the kids up and they actually change their behavior (yes it can be done), I know I've got a winner on my hands.

Although I've been reading this book for a few years, I didn't exactly have the greatest activities put together to continue the lesson after we finished reading. We usually did some fun and engaging role plays about raising our hands but I needed more critical thinking activities. Enter My Mouth is A Volcano Activity and Idea Book! It has been an awesome resource in small and large group settings. It's all about visuals, art, and writing extension activities. Some of my favorites from the activity book: Button Up: A cool activity to teach kids to "Speak With Good Purpose;" Puzzle Erupt: It puts the students in a frustrating situation where they are interrupted; and I also love the writing extensions (those also helped me with my discussion when I was reading the book). Each lesson I've used has been a hit. If you are an elementary school counselor running small groups on school skills - make sure you have this as part of your curriculum. Not sure about you - but I've recycled all of my curriculums from the 70's and 80s and am updating them with current resources like this one.

Good resource
I teach second graders and they love the book. I then purchased the activity book to reinforce what the book talks about. The kids also enjoyed the activities. I use both of them every year. ... Read more

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It is the Day of the Dead. The fiesta in full swing. In the shadow of Popocatepeti ragged children beg coins to buy skulls made of chocolate...and the ugly pariah dogs roam the streets. Geoffrey Firmin, HM ex-consul, is drowning himself in liquor and Mescal, while his ex-wife and half brother look on powerless to help him. As the day wears on, it becomes apparent that Geoffrey must die. It is his only escape from a world he cannot understand. "Under The Volcano" is one of the century's great undisputed masterpieces. ... Read more

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Under the Volcano (Penguin Modern Classics)
Here is the story of the last day in the life of Geoff, a British consul stationed in Mexico.This day happens to fall on the holiday, the Day of the Dead.Geoff is a raging alcoholic whose estranged wife has decided to come back to give their marriage one last try by inviting him to leave Mexico and start again somewhere else.Against the detailed backdrop of Mexican town, landscape and culture, Geoff, his wife and Geoff's half-brother play out the final hours of this man's tragic life.

Malcolm Lowry's language is remarkably beautiful, despite the subject of extreme dissolution.I found that to be reason enough to read this novel.One can look for Christian parallels in the book, and especially to his final hours on a kind of Calvary at the end.Hell is alluded to quite openly, as well.Some have called this the best depiction of alcoholism ever written.Others have said that this is a thinly-veiled autobiography of Lowry himself, adding to the sense of tragedy.

Fascinating author
This is the kind of book that you either love or hate. There are already tons of reviews on this site about the book itself from both camps, but if you want to learn more about the author, Malcolm Lowry, the National Film Board of Canada has a fascinating documentary about him called Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry. It's available for (free and legal) viewing online at NFB.ca [..]

Like Joyce's "Ulysses," except with Mexicans
While I read this book I was constantly reminded of Joyce's Ulysses. I have never heard of this author before, but I really enjoyed this book and can highly recommend it. In fact, I think this book would be a nice starting point if you want to read Ulysses but think you might not like the structure of it. Both books use "stream of consciousness," both take place during one day, both have two men and a woman as the main focus, both women are "entertainers," and there is a good deal of drinking in both books. If you've already read Ulysses and like the idea of a "Ulysses in Mexico," by all means pick this up. All in all, a much better book than I expected.

Dense but ultimately rewarding on it's own terms.
I would like to provide my impressions on "Under the Volcano" as they relate to some of the criticisms I have read in other reviews. I found "Under the Volcano" to be an easier read than either "Moby Dick" or "Ulysses", with less lengthy digressions into the hardcore, cosmic philosophy ofthe former and less of the jarring transitions and (admirable) nonsense of the latter ( I admit I have yet to finish "Ulysses" despite repeated attempts). The characters in "UtV" were very well rounded and the extensive inner monologues of each made them live and breathe for me. I am not usually enamored of lots and lots of descriptions of settings, architecture, and geography, and "UtV" is literally full of it, but if you can get through it, the landscape that Lowry paints for the reader stays in the one's mind as the novel progresses and creates an immersive experience where one can "see" the action unfolding in this dense and beautiful setting. I have read some reviews that criticized the bleak subject matter, but the story of an addict killing himself with all manner of alcohol is not going to uplifting, is it? Nevertheless, the book had some darkly humorous passages that I really enjoyed;" It was already the longest day in his entire experience; a lifetime; he had already missed the bus, he would have plenty of time for more drinks. If only he were not drunk! The Consul strongly disapproved of this drunkenness." Throughout the novel, the Consul explains very convincingly to both himself and the reader his reasons and excuses for almost every drink; such a searing depiction of a true addict could only have been created by one who was very familiar with the experience of being one. The Consul is as advertised; an extremely well wrought character, both admirable and contemptible. He is the main reason to read and enjoy "UtV" and the main reason I won't forget this novel anytime soon. Recommended reading for those desiring an authentic experience that demands sustained attention from the reader.

Unquestionably a masterpiece.
There can be no question that this book is a masterpiece. Most people don't like Wagner or his music, but regardless, The Ring Cycle is a masterpiece. "Not getting it" does not change the fact. The journey is the message; in art as in life.When you "see" - this book is an amazing journey. The writing is thrilling. It's the story of a complete life in the richest and most intricate sense. It's sad and telling that there only two reviews and one missed it. ... Read more

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Get the inside scoop on the world's most explosive mountains!

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Time for Kids better than National Geographic's magazine for kids
Have used both in the classroom, prefer Time for Kids, better layout and graphics, better information. It stays away from the cartoon scene and sticks to science or whatever subject it is discussing. Always has great graphics, eye-catching, attention-getting. Good supplement to science class, geology or earth science. It's designed for 2ndto 4th grade, but truthfully is good even up until the 8th grade for average students.

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Grandson Loves It!!
My grandson is 4 and this is his favorite book by far.For some reason he is very enamored with volcanoes and hot lava and he has learned a lot from this book.

Great for young kids
My three year old grandson is heavily into volcanoes and hot lava.He loves the book and carries it everywhere along with his blankie.

Volcano information for Pre-K
I was looking for a story about volcanoes that my Pre-K children would enjoy and would tie in with my Baking soda sand/box volcano experiment.This book was just what I needed and my students love looking at the pictures, especially after our volcano experiment. ... Read more

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In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and Annie go to the

city of Pompeii to bring back an ancient story that is in danger of being lost

forever. Little do they know they are saving the myth of Hercules! But before

they can find it, the town's volcano erupts in a mighty explosion.Just when

things look hopeless, Jack and Annie get some unexpected help from a certain

mythic hero - and the rest, as they say, is history.




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AWESOME BOOK!!!!
MY SON AND I LOVE THIS BOOK AND ALL THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOKS ~ A MUST BUY FOR KIDS!!

Kid's Review
I love this book because it is an adventure book. I recommend this book to people that like to explore. The main character are Jack and Annie. They go on mission to be master librarians. When Jack gets the book in the library and then the volcano erupts. If you want to read this book, then get it. But watch out for the volcano.

My little boy's favorite of the series so far
My 3-year-old and I have read through "Magic Tree House" #16, and this one got the biggest reaction so far.After #16, we read the names of all the titles we had read so far, and then I asked him, "Which one of the books is your favorite?" and his response was "I love them all!"I noticed, though, that when we were reading the one about Pompeii, he was sitting upright, very engaged, scared for the characters throughout the last few chapters.It helped that we had read Pompeii...Buried Alive! (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) (he really liked that one, too--five stars).The story definitely seems to be a small cut above the others in terms of suspense and overall interest, but maybe that's just us.

Now some comments about the series in general.

As we've gone through this series, my son's interest level has if anything increased.That's a testament to Osborne's skill at keeping her formula fresh.But of course, for young children, part of the appeal is precisely the formula itself.After reading enough of these, the child knows roughly what's going to happen, which alleviates some confusion he might have about what's going on in the book.This leaves him free to concentrate on the new aspects of the story.The cleverness of this has, I'm afraid, spoiled him a little for other chapter books--the formula of and the simple, appealing characters in "Magic Tree House" books make them very easy to digest.That isn't a good thing, of course, but it I think in the long run it will do him good.Being acquainted with a formula, and getting many examples of how a longer story works, will I think increase his appreciation for more mature books later on.

These books are also true gems because they successfully introduce all sorts of topics and themes that are very difficult to introduce at this very simple reading level.The notion of being able to introduce some dry topics from history at a level that my 3-year-old can understand, in a very entertaining way--that's just very impressive to me.If you've looked a lot for really readable, entertaining history for small children, as I have, you'll probably agree with me that it's very hard to find.That Osborne has developed a formula for keeping it constantly interesting is just wonderful.

SON LOVES MAGIC TREE HOUSE
My 9 yr old son loves the Magic Tree House series.I've purchased every book and have also pre-ordered books that will be released in Sept.When he's finished with each story, he gives my husband and I an oral book report.He has also learned various interesting historical facts concerning the book's theme.According to my son, there are clues throughout the stories and always a moral/lesson at the end of each story.The thing that I find funny is that he has learned that boys AND girls can actually be buddies and it's not creepy!

Stimulates the imagination!
My four year old son is in love with this chapter series! A friend suggested it to us since he seemed ready for a more advanced reading material at bedtime. My husband reads him a chapter every night...sometimes more because they don't want to stop. It's become a great tradition for them, and something they both look forward to. We love that there are so many in the collection! Start with number 1 and just continue. :) ... Read more

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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!

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Not that good
Compared to other "Let's Read and Find Out" books, this one was dull, had dull historical facts that would not appeal to a youngster.

Excellent for science lovers
I bought this for my almost 4 year old for Christmas and he loves it.We have read it 3 times a day everyday since Christmas.We went to Volcano National park, Hawaii a few weeks ago and he just fell in love with volcanoes.Definately a must have for your little science lover.

Visually Stunning Photos!
This book not only provides beautiful photographs, but good comprehensive information too.The material is accessible and thorough and is enhanced by the stunning photography.If you're looking for basic information, this is a great resource.

Superb
Another superb title from the let's read and find out series.My 5 yr. greatly enjoys it, and is learning a great deal from it.

Love this series, and Branley's are among the best!
This book is a perfect introduction to volcanoes for K-2 level kids, and older kids or early readers may enjoy reading them alone.It is easy to understand and the illustrations are clear and nice-looking.Unlike some science books for kids, this series tends to be very readable, versus a drier text that may make some kids lose interest quickly. ... Read more

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Super Volcano
The Ticking Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park

If you know nothing about volcanoes, plate tectonics, or geologic history, then this book is a reasonable, basic, and accessible introduction. The author leans toward verbosity and is a bit florid, but not excessively so. But if you are interested in the geology of Yellowstone Park then there are better places to look.

The sub-title is "The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park". This is why I bought this book and why I was disappointed. Only one chapter (less than 25%) deals with the relevant geology and that at a very low level. One chapter concentrates on the human history of Yellowstone where the geology is incidental. There is an overlong chapter on the history of plate tectonics and the rest of the book, by far the majority, is simply a catalog of volcanic eruptions through history (and even at that he misses Novarupta, AK in 1912, the biggest of the 20th century and Mt. Etna, Sicily, in eruption since 2001). The volume of ash and magma, the number of casualties, and social affects are reported in great detail. This is not uninteresting in itself, but is hardly geology. The attitude throughout is rather 'Gee Whiz' than scientific. In fact there is very little science in the book at all. There is not a diagram of a typical volcano let alone a super volcano. There is little about the mechanism of geysers and even less on fumaroles. And, in fact, he uses a rather limited definition for 'caldera'. This makes for a nice campfire story but is not very enlightening.

On top of that the book loses a star for design. It has a plethora of the annoying insertions so prevalent in magazines; a sentence of two from the text is enclosed in a box and scattered at random throughout. These are even more distracting in a book than they are in a magazine article. They add nothing to the text, they breakup continuity and they take up space.

If you are after human history of volcanic activity then you will get it here, if a little redundant. If, like me, you are looking for a scientific explanation, or, at least, a description of Yellowstone geology it is not here.

I have no doubt that the author's travel writing is very good; he should stick to that.

Boring
Boring book and was not what I expected...too technical...did not really explain what was going on with Yellow Stone.

Supervolcano: Time Bomb beneath Yellowstone
The authors researched very well. It is an informative read. Educational even if you don't know geology. An easy explained look at Yellowstone, the Supervolcano that is the biggest hazard in North America. Many tourists and their children visit Yellowstone National Park to see the bears and wildlife. They haven't a clue that they are walking on the ground of a Supervolcano.

The authors take the reader on a great journey of discovery and explain the mysteries of Yellowstone. I have been to Yellowstone and saw the fumeroles and geysers, not knowing they were powered by an enormous lava chamber below. I think every citizen should read this book and learn about Yellowstone. While an eruption doesn't seem to be imminent, everyone should be aware of this enormous threat.

Sara Howard, Author of "Something Funny Happened on The Way to The Moon" and "The Biggest Explosions in The Universe".

I loved it!
If you are interested in volcanoes and are not a scientist, this book is for you.If you are not interested in volcanoes, after reading this you might be.A clear, concise, down to earth account of how the earth recycles itself. And, whoa, if Yellowstone belches in my lifetime, I'll be very glad I live east of the Mississippi.A very good companion to read with "Volcanoes in Human History" by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Theodore Sanders.

Well researched and well written
If you don't know anything about geology or volcanos, fear not.This book, written by a respected Twin Cities travel author, is very well researched and written in concise, entertaining, plain talk.I am a geologist with a fascination for such things as Yellowstone, but I truely despise authors who publish papers so calcified with 25-cent words that it looks as though they consulted William F. Buckley for an editor.Thankfully, such is not the case here.Breining does all the work and you reap all the rewards easily. ... Read more

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Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the "thick" of things--this time, they're right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano's magma chamber! As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus "erupts" with the magma and lava, and lands atop a brand-new island! ... Read more

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Used for School Project.
Great book about volcanoes. I used it for a school project.It ahs also been on TV.

Great Book
I bought this book for my children and they love it. I Highly recommend this for anyone with entry level readers.

Not an original "Magic School Bus" book
This book was extremely disappointing.It is not written or illustrated by the creators of the Magic School Bus series and it is obvious from page one.There are none of the informative side bars (papers, etc. "written" by the kids in the story) and the information is not as complete.This alone makes the book less appealing than the originals, but to top it off, the children in the book bicker and compete with each other and are not supportive or respectful.

Another Great Magic School Bus book!!!
Both my kids loved this book and learned a lot about volcanos.
I read this to my oldest years ago and now my youngest (age 4 1/2) loves it - along with all the other MSB books!

Not as good as the others
I was disappointed in this book.My son and I have truly enjoyed the other books in the Magic School Bus series.They are educational and entertaining.This one, however, goes on and on and on before iteventually gets to a volcano.Poor show. ... Read more

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The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

DK's classic look at volcanoes and earthquakes, now reissued with a CD and wall chart. ... Read more

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A hit with my grandson!
My 4-year-old grandson has developed an interest in volcanoes (He's his mother's boy!) and I was given the task of finding books for him.I found a few for young children, and although he is much younger than the age group recommended for this book, I have had a long-standing purchase history with Eyewitness Books, so I ordered it.It is his favorite of the books I got -- he loves the graphics and photos, and his Mom and brother read the text to him.He has favorite pages, and even looks for "toy volcanoes and earthquakes" when he's at the store with his family.

Nice book for young readers
Now that I have discovered the series of Eyewitness Books that I once purchased for my son when he was young (Can't believe he's beginning his senior year in college!), I enjoy going over them and reflecting on the value of this series for younger readers.

It is important that our youth understand the world around them--including a knowledge of science. This volume focuses on the volcano and earthquakes. Given the role--especially--of earthquakes in American history, this is a valuable volume.

The book begins with a basic point (Page 6): "Volcanoes and earthquakes are nature run wild."The first part of the work explores volcanoes. This includes the basics, including an examination of Vesuvius, what underlies the development of a volcano, volcanoes on other plants, and so on.

Then, a discussion of earthquakes. The basics: what they are, why they happen, what the consequences are.

All in all, a very nice introduction to these natural phenomena for younger readers (and parents might learn a whole bunch as well, just as I did).

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The book I purchased is an excellent investment. I am VERY pleased.

I LOVE VOLCANOES AND EATHQUAKES
THIS DK BOOK IS IN FIRST PLACE.
I AM VERY INTERESTED ABOUT VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES ALOT.
THIS BOOK WAS JUST THE BEST ONES I READ IN MY DK BOOK
COLLECTION.DK BOOKS ARE THE BEST.AND VOLCANOES ARE THE BEST
FOR KYLE ADRIAN VENTURA

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Pleasant coverage of the subject
This is one of the better DK �Eyewitness� books I�ve read.It contained a pleasant mix of hard science, accounts of sensationalistic disasters, and the effects on the environment / cultures.The usual mind-boggling amount of details and facts are accompanied by numerous pictures and drawings to keep younger and more mature readers interested.One oddity is that this ended on a seemingly odd topic--the role of gods and religion in people�s interpretation of volcanoes and earthquakes.Just prior to this the study of volcanoes, and improvements in detection / building codes had been addressed (a very forward-looking topic) but then the last page is about gods (a historical perspective topic).Whatever. ... Read more

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Beginning in 1914 and ending on the eve of World War II, this epic story follows the coming of age and early manhood of the Prussian aristocrat, Max von Hofmannswaldau. From the idyllic surroundings of his ancestral home to the streets of cosmopolitan Breslau menaced by the Nazi SS, Hofmannswaldau uncovers the truth about his own identity and confronts the modern ideologies that threaten the annihilation of millions of people.

A Postcard from the Volcano opens with the outbreak of World War I and the Prussian pride and patriotism that blind the noble von Hofmannswaldau family to the destruction that lies ahead for their country. The well-researched narrative follows the young count as he leaves home to finish his education and ends up a stranger in the land of his birth.

Both intelligent and sensitive, Beckett's prose explores the complex philosophical and political questions that led Europe into a second world war, while never losing sight of a man whose life is shaped by his times. A deeply moving historical novel that shows the horrific impact that two world wars had on whole countries, and how individuals struggled to deal with the incredible challenges presented by such devastation.

Written with beautiful prose, a great pleasure to read. The prose is in the service of immense themes but always in the context of a skillfully handled and greatly moving human drama. A gigantic, and splendid, piece of work.
Thomas Howard author, Dove Descending: T. S. Eliot's Four Quartets

In this extraordinary work, the mysteries of faith and hope and love, prevailing in a time of radical fear, teach us how to find our own humanity.
Michael D. O Brien author, Father Elijah

This astonishing novel is meat for the mind and manna for the soul.
Joseph Pearce author, The Quest for Shakespeare ... Read more

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A superb novel you will learn from
Not long ago I heard Joseph Pearce recommend a novel that he put in the same league as Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited. That is a pretty extravagant claim, but I trust Pearce's literary judgment generally and so ordered this book to read.I don't have the literary skill set to be able to judge how accurate this comparison was - all I can say is that this is one of my favorite novels ever.

The novel basically starts in pre World War I Germany and follows the life of Max from boyhood on as he lives through this difficult time in history and both grows up and grows in wisdom.A great Catholic novel does not have to have hit-you-over-the-head Catholic themes, but presents the truth of the human person in a way that enables you to reflect upon it.The characters are so alive in this book, that I would have to remember that it was a book of fiction and not a historical drama based on the lives of actual persons.I wanted to be able to enter into conversations with them to both interact and to learn from them. The last page of the book brought to me a sadness in realizing that the novel was over, even though the ending was quite apt.I just did not want this book to end - which I don't feel very often in a 500 plus page novel.

While much of the novel does not deal explicitly with Catholicism, as the story goes on those elements become more prominent at a philosophical level as the characters deal with the growing madness around them.In the midst of human depravity there is still always room for Christian hope and especially to pursuing/adhering to truth.I really wish I did have the literary capability to give this book the review it deserves and can only stumble in describing this novel.I can only give it my highest praise by saying it goes on my reread list .

A postcard From the Volcano:A Novel of Pre-war Germany
I am a quarter of the way into this novel, and I must say that so far it appears to be a work of literature.The story line is very interesting and the character development is supburb.It is indeed a very good read to curl up with every evening.

A Postcard from the Volcanco
You will enjoy this book if you are a history buff like me. I had no idea things we so complicated in Europe during WW1 and WW2. I am much closer to understanding how Nazi Germany evolved and how religion played a role in those events. Sad to see how good people can be sucked into a whirlwind of hatred and blame that ended in the death of so manyJews, Catholics and other "non-Aryan" peoples. Lots we can learn form these lessons in our current time.

Memorable, Beautiful Novel
Beautifully written, insightful novel that captures the atmosphere and personal experience of life during the period between the world wars in Germany.It is often challenging, always engrossing.There is a true depth of understanding in this author's work and the writing rises to the level of some of the finest literature produced concerning the national character of the German people.The individual characters are well defined, real, and involving.It is a book that makes the reader think and successfully evokes an empathy for the characters, avoiding stereotypes and creating memorable dialog and feelings. It is much more than a simple look at the rise of Nazism and more about the challenges to the human soul in a world where one's beloved home has gone mad and you have become a stranger.I hope to read more from this author in the near future and recommend this novel without reserve.

Not worth a second read
This book is highly touted in the Catholic media. I must say I was disappointed, even annoyed, and the hype over it is causing me to re-think this publisher's recommendations for future reads. If you have absolutely nothing else to read, you are sick in bed, lonely in a hospital, and you prefer to read engaging historical fiction, you may not feel this book is a waste of time. I, however, DID, and I lost several hours of my summer just because I attempt to finish what I start! I would like to ask the author some questions....too many strange character flaws are demonstrated in the main character to believe in him or become sympathetic towards him. I felt unsatisfied and actually upset at the close of this work. Lucy Beckett is a skilled author, too skilled to leave her reader perplexed and aggravated with "what's his name's" wasted life. In fact, I would say that the ending is so bad that I cannot recommend this over any other book I have read in the last several years. It is not an immoral work which is why I gave it 2 stars and not 1. I am not sure I would bother to spend money on any more of Mrs. Beckett's works. ... Read more

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Hi, I'm Dorothy Ann, one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class.When we started learning about volcanoes, I thought we'd just be studying them in books -- but Ms. Frizzle had other ideas.She took us all the way to Hawaii, where we waded through lava and saw a real volcano blow its top. We had a great time -- even though the trip was sometimes almost too hot to handle! One thing's for sure: This was one explosive adventure that none of us will ever forget! ... Read more

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good book for kids who love science
the magic school bus series continues to be agood for kids and good for adults too

Learn about more than just volcanoes!
"Voyage to the Volcano" would be a wonderful teaching tool in a science classroom.This book is full of interesting facts about volcanoes and other topics.Also, the presentation of facts submerged in a fictional story would keep the interest of a child.
Included in the book are amazing fun facts about volcanoes that I must admit I did not know.Also, facts are included about Hawaii and its various islands with volcanoes.For example, did you know that Hawaii has the most active volcano on Earth?Furthermore, facts are included about surfing and the formation of black sand beaches.
The presentation of the facts are made through a classroom of children lead by adventuring Ms. Frizzle.The Friz,as the students call her, enjoys quizing the students and taking them on field trips in the amazing magic school bus.Students show a love for knowledge as they try to answer Ms. Fizzle's many questions and explore the Volcanoes National Park.
Children of various ages would enjoy this book whether it is read out loud to a class or individually by students.As a teacher, the only concern I have is the presentation of facts amid the narration of a story.Some children may become confused or overwhelmed by the information. It is probably best to use this book in conjunction with a classroom study of volcanoes or Hawaii.In addition, to aid in comprehension, teachers or parents should share the reading of this book and discuss the facts presented.

Learn about more than just volcanoes!
'Voyage to the Volcano" would be a wonderful teaching tool in a science classroom.This book is full of interesting facts about volcanoes and other topics.Also, the presentation of facts submerged in a fictional story would keep the interest of a child.
Included in this book are amazing fun facts about volcanoes that I must admit I did not know.Also, facts are included on Hawaii and its various islands and volcanoes.For example, did you know that Hawaii has the most active volcano on Earth?Furthermore, facts are included about surfing and the formation of black sand beaches.
The presentation of the facts are made through a class full of children lead by adventuring Ms. Frizzle.The Friz, as the students call her, enjoys quizing the students and taking them on field trips in the amazing magic school bus.Students show a love for knowledge as they try to answer Ms. Frizzle's many questions and explore the Volcanoes National Park.
Children of various ages would enjoy this book whether it is read out loud to a class or individually by students.As a teacher, the only concern I have is the presentation of facts amid the narration of a story.Some children may become confused or overwhelmed by the information.It is probably best to use this book in conjunction with a classroom study of volcanoes.In addition, to aid in comprehension, teachers or parents should share the reading of this book and disuss the facts presented. ... Read more

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Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. ... Read more

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Whenever a volcano threatens to erupt, scientists and adventurers from around the world flock to the site in response to the irresistible allure of one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable phenomena. In a unique book probing the science and mystery of these fiery features, the authors chronicle not only their geologic behavior but also their profound effect on human life. From Mount Vesuvius to Mount St. Helens, the book covers the surprisingly large variety of volcanoes, the subtle to conspicuous signs preceding their eruptions, and their far-reaching atmospheric consequences. Here scientific facts take on a very human dimension, as the authors draw upon actual encounters with volcanoes, often through firsthand accounts of those who have witnessed eruptions and miraculously survived the aftermath.

The book begins with a description of the lethal May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens--complete with an explanation of how safety officials and scientists tried to predict events, and how unsuspecting campers and loggers miles away struggled against terrifying blasts of ash, stone, and heat. The story moves quickly to the ways volcanoes have enhanced our lives, creating mineral-rich land, clean thermal energy, and haunting landscapes that in turn benefit agriculture, recreation, mining, and commerce. Religion and psychology embroider the account, as the authors explore the impact of volcanoes on the human psyche through tales of the capricious volcano gods and attempts to appease them, ranging from simple homage to horrific ritual sacrifice.

Volcanoes concludes by assisting readers in experiencing these geological phenomena for themselves. An unprecedented "tourist guide to volcanoes" outlines over forty sites throughout the world. Not only will travelers find information on where to go and how to get there, they will also learn what precautions to take at each volcano. Tourists, amateur naturalists, and armchair travelers alike will find their scientific curiosity whetted by this informative and entertaining book.Amazon.com Review
The authors, professional volcanologists all, offer a rigorousgeological account of the formation and composition of the many typesof volcanoes, among them calderas, domes, and maars. They examine thechemistry of volcanic gases; consider the role volcanoes play in theformation of precious stones and minerals; and analyze advances inaccurate seismological prediction and emergency disaster relief. Theyprovide, in short, an admirably complete primer for volcano buffs, towhich they add an unusual appendix describing the world's greatvolcanoes from a traveler's point of view, with directions for scalingpeaks like Canada's Mount Garibaldi, Indonesia's Galanggung, andItaly's Stromboli. ... Read more

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Fascinating, clear, concise, and well-illustrated look at things volcanic
_Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change_ by Richard V. Fisher, Grant Heiken, and Jeffrey B. Hulen is a fascinating and very well-written look at volcanoes, including their formation, structure, dangers, benefits, and how they have affected human history. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and fascinating diagrams explaining volcanic processes.

Part one consisted of four chapters that looked at the geology of volcanoes. Important to understanding volcanoes is knowing where they form; they can appear over subduction zones (where one tectonic plate is pushed under another; the subduction of the Pacific plate under the American plate produces the volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains), extensional boundaries (where plates move apart, mainly between plates on the seafloor), and over hot spots (thermal plumes rising through the mantle than can be well away from either subduction zones or extensional boundaries).

Also important to understanding volcanoes is knowledge of the composition of the magma that forms them. Magma containing less than 55% silica is called basaltic and is very fluid and has low-viscosity. It can easily form large lava flows and gas can rapidly escape from it, forming huge fountains (the authors compared it to the ease with which steam escapes from rapidly boiling water). Rhyolite lava on the other hand is comprised of over 70% silica, is very viscous, and gas does not readily escape from it unless the pressure is big enough (think of how hot oatmeal spatters explosively). Basalt lava generally forms beneath or within oceanic plates, rhyolite lava beneath or within a continental plate, and a third type, andesite lava (between 55% and 70% silica), where the two types of plate overlap.

Volcanoes may take a variety of forms. Composite volcanoes or stratovolcanoes, such as Mount St. Helens and Mount Fuji, are graceful, solitary, often quite high and covered in snow or ice and are comprised of innumerable layers of rubble and debris from previous eruptions. Lava domes are protrusions of lava on the outside slope of many composite volcanoes or within their craters, built by the slow extrusion of viscous silica-rich magma. Calderas (from Spanish for "cauldron") are very large craters formed when the ground surface collapsed as the result of the extrusion of very large amounts of ash, pumice, and rock and can be quite large. Cinder cones or scoria cones are relatively small volcanoes, high mounds with small craters at the top, comprised of basaltic fragments called cinders or scoria, rocks that contain an abundance of bubble-like chambers. They often occur in clusters and on the slopes of other types of volcanoes. Maars are small volcanoes with wide craters that formed from the sudden explosion that occurred when rising magma came into contact with groundwater or surface water. Shield volcanoes are broad and have low slopes and are constructed of solidified basaltic lava that was originally in a highly fluid state. Littoral cones are formed when lava flows into water, explodes, and forms a pile of debris into a volcano-like shape; not actually volcanoes, they have no underground source.

Eruption types can vary as well. Gas eruptions can be quite silent but lethal, such as the Lake Nyos eruption of deadly carbon dioxide on August 21, 1986 in Cameroon, which killed 1,700 people. Hawaiian eruptions include gusher-like lava flows and lava rivers and produce congealed globs of lava that fly through the air (called lapilli if 2 to 64 millimeters, bombs if larger). Strombolian eruptions produce high-arching, incandescent "rooster-tails" and ejecta that can form cinder cones. Plinian eruptions produce ash columns as high as 50 kilometers into the sky, which thanks to high winds can spread ash hundreds or thousands of square kilometers (the name derives from Pliny the Elder, the Roman nobleman who died in the A.D. 79 eruption of Vesuvius).

Volcanoes as noted form underwater and in fact most may be located deep in the sea; one estimate put the number at one million volcanoes with 75,000 rising to over 1 kilometer from the seafloor. Explosive eruptions rarely occur, as 1 kilometer or more below the surface of the sea water pressure is generally greater than any explosive pressure. Some volcanic systems produce black smokers, hydrothermal systems that release black, turbulent clouds of suspended metal-sulfide materials, often creating oases of life in the deep sea.

Part two looked at the many hazards of volcanoes. Pyroclastic flows (or volcanic hurricanes) are searing, kiln-hot winds that move faster than ordinary hurricanes and can kill people and animals due to high heat, ash particles that can clog throats and lungs, and by hurtling tons of cobble and boulder sized particles. A pyroclastic surge is a diffuse, gas-rich pyroclastic flow that can move farther and over ridges and water. Debris avalanches can also be a danger, especially if they enter water and produce tsunamis. Volcanic flows or lahars (from an Indonesian word) are masses of mud, sand, gravel, and boulders mixed with water and having the consistency of freshly made cement. Lahars often dam rives and can produce derivative floods for years to come. Also posing a danger are lava flows and ash clouds (the latter can bring down jet aircraft).

Part three looked at the many benefits of volcanoes. In addition to producing every atmospheric gas aside from oxygen, volcanoes have given us therapeutic hot springs, clean and safe geothermal energy, igneous rock that can be cut into blocks and used as building stones, fine-grained ash that can be used as a polishing compound (like in toothpaste), concrete (the Romans mined ash they called pozzuolana and made concrete from it to produce their roads, viaducts, and monumental buildings), pumice (long used as an exfoliant scrub and as an abrasive cleaner), obsidian (once highly valued for arrowheads and knives), bentonite (a clay made from volcanic ash, used in everything from the drilling industry to ceramics to adhesives to kitty litter), gemstones (diamonds were brought from deep within the Earth's surface by volcanoes), rich agricultural soil, and the preservation of fascinating fossils and artifacts (such as at Pompeii).

A most excellent book on volcanoes
I recommend this book most highly.It is well-organized, easily read by anyone with a high school education and a limited scientific background, and all-encompassing on the subject of volcanoes.The latest developments in volcanic petrology, pyroclastic flow study, caldera formation, supervolcanic eruptions and their horrific consequences, and the like are superbly covered. Additionally, the book contains excellent narratives of nearly all significant late 20th Century eruptions, such as Pinatubo, El Chichon, St. Helens, and Paricutin.The research is copious, and the results highly accurate.

The book has been well-proofed, with the pleasurable consequence that distortive prose, inaccurate figures, and like blips are virtually non-existent.A fellow reviewer has stated that plate tectonics is not well-covered, but this writer's view is that the scope of the book lies beyond such basics.Anyone unfamiliar with basic volcanological concepts should first read "Teach Yourself Volcanoes", and then move into this book.

Again, I enjoyed this book to the hilt, and would prize it above most other books on the subject. I strongly believe it is the best non-technical book on the subject.

one thumb up, one thumb down
I found that this book has some positives and negatives: Positives:1. the authors have compiled a wealth of information about volcanoes all over the world: Mt. St. Helens catastrophe, planes flying over eruption clouds, eruption accounts from Krakatua, etc, etc. 2. For a geologist like me, when we study about volcanoes, we tend to forget the human factor, not only hazards, but also how it affects agriculture, tourism, etc. Which I think this book pinpoints very well. Negatives: 1. The book doesn't flow: lots of information, but in my opinion disorganized. Except for the chapter about Mt. St. Helens, I didn't understand the point that the authors were trying to make (or probably there was no point, and it was just a plain description). 2. Any time you touch a scientific subject, you are immersed in having to use scientific terms. Since this book is trying to reach a general audience (I think), it will benefit a lot by having a glossary. 3. Some chapters are really weak, like the one that talks about plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the driving force of volcanoes (mostly) and should have more emphasis on the book, and be explained in more simple terms. 4. The decimal metric system is used throughout the book. This is good when you are writing a paper to publish on a specialized journal, but not for a book aimed at general audiences. The equivalence in the English system should probably go in parentheses.

one thumb up, one thumb down
I found that this book has some positives and negatives: Positives:1. the authors have compiled a wealth of information about volcanoes all over the world: Mt. St. Helens catastrophe, planes flying over eruption clouds, eruption accounts from Krakatua, etc, etc. 2. For a geologist like me, when we study about volcanoes, we tend to forget the human factor, not only hazards, but also how it affects agriculture, tourism, etc. Which I think this book pinpoints very well. Negatives: 1. The book doesn't flow: lots of information, but in my opinion disorganized. Except for the chapter about Mt. St. Helens, I didn't understand the point that the authors were trying to make (or probably there was no point, and it was just a plain description). 2. Any time you touch a scientific subject, you are immersed in having to use scientific terms. Since this book is trying to reach a general audience (I think), it will benefit a lot by having a glossary. 3. Some chapters are really weak, like the one that talks about plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the driving force of volcanoes (mostly) and should have more emphasis on the book, and be explained in more simple terms. 4. The decimal metric system is used throughout the book. This is good when you are writing a paper to publish on a specialized journal, but not for a book aimed at general audiences. The equivalence in the English system should probably go in parentheses.

Neither too little or too much
Neither too little or too much, Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change is the best volume I have ever read on Volcanology. Written for the intelligent layperson, the book never talks down to its reader or loses them in mult-semicolon sentances of unintelligble jargon as so many other books by scientists do.If you want the latest theories on volcanoes, this is th book for you. I was especially surprised by how many dormant/active volcanoes there are in the lower 48. And as one who has flown from the U.S. to Japan, the chapter on planes and volcanoes was both fascinating and scary. ... Read more

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Young readers learn what it is like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs and read about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history. Full color. ... Read more

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geology reading to support early readers
This book is informative and easily read.I used it with my second language learners to support the earth science unit I was teaching in 4th grade.The photos and illustrations are excellent. It is well organized, and exciting.It is an Accelerated Reader book so the students can take a vocabulary test and a comprehension test on line to demonstrate what they learned and to win points.Even my most recent immigrants could read it and earn their 0.5 points in comprehension.Good book!!

loved the book
the book ws for my grandson who loved it. the pics were fabulous and it was veryeasy to understand

Hard, but not too hard
This is great -- the science of volcanoes is explained, with wonderful graphics and a very straightforward text.The words are hard but not too hard.The subject matter can be scary for little ones, but this book makes volcanoes plain and simple.And INTERESTING.My little first-grade scientist has read this many times.

Amazing book ... cross curricular!
This book is great to use in a center when teaching a unit on landforms and is also great for those kids who are aching to know more about the science rhelm of volcanoes. It's age appropriate and children at the Step 4 reading level will be challenged enough with it. :)

volcanoes mountains of fire
I think that this is a good book and I know that this is a good book. The part I like about it is when the volcano erupts.The part I don't like about it is when people died.I
would recommend this to a 4th grade reader and I would have preferred for it to have more pages. I give it a 5 stars because it has nice pictures and I learned new information about volcanoes. ... Read more

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This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and reading level. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguing facts are brought to life through detailed and informative artwork.

From under the sea to other planets, colorful close-ups help explain the different types of volcanoes, while clear cutaway illustrations take readers from the outer crust to the red hot core.

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Rare and previously unpublished photographs of the most powerful of all natural events.

Through 250 spectacular full-color images, Volcano: A Visual Guide takes readers on an armchair journey to 40 of the world's most active and important volcanoes.

Informative text describes the features and structure of volcanoes, eruption dynamics, and what makes a volcano active, dormant or extinct. Fascinating details reveal how experts use technology to predict volcanic activity, and what volcanoes tell us about the geological history of Earth.

Stunning color photographs of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions showcase volcanoes worldwide and beyond, including:

• The United States
• Japan
• Indonesia
• Montserrat
• Italy
• The Galapagos Islands
• Papua New Guinea
• The Cook Islands
• The Philippines
• The Pacific Ocean
• New Zealand
• The Moon, Venus, Mars and Triton.

Volcanoes and the forces that create them produce many of our planet's most stunning natural spectacles and dramatic landscapes. Volcano: A Visual Guide provides a magical view inside the Earth's interior.

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The most awesome group of volcano pictures ever!Perfect for adults and chidlren.
I actually borrowed this book from the library because my son is so interested in volcanoes right now.At 3 years old he likes the pictures and short explanations more than anything else.This was such a great book that after returning it to the library I went a bought a copy of it to keep.

The book is broken down into a number of sections featuring lava lakes and flows, land formations caused by volcanoes, volcanoes on different planets, etc.I've been learning a lot about volcanoes lately because of my son's interest and this book had some interesting images in it that I had never seen or heard of before.

The book consists of wonderful pictures that are just stunning!Each picture has a short blurb associated with it that talks about where the land formation/volcano is located and gives a little history and information about it.

This is the perfect book for people of all ages.It has beautiful photographs that can be enjoyed by everyone, with some truly unique volcanic formations being shown.The little blurbs with each picture are written at an adult reading level but are short enough to hold a child's interest as well.

This is definitely more of a coffee table book than a reference book on Volcanoes.It doesn't talk as much about the "why volcanoes happen" as show you the where/when of current volcanic formations/activity.That being said there is a lot of good information on the different types of volcanic structures located throughout the world (and on other planets).It is a beautiful book, very high quality, I can't stress the beauty of the pictures enough.

This book has been an awesome addition to our home library and I highly recommend it to everyone...I don't care who you are this is one beautiful, captivating, and interesting book on volcanoes.

I love this book!
This book is full of great photos to look through.It photographs so many different areas too, including extraterrestrial volcanoes, hot springs and related areas from volcanoes, underwater volcanoes, etc.It's just great.

Morning Star Review
A tour de force! Of all the volcanoes books written in recent times, none compare to Volcano: A Visual Guide. This book satisfies the reader at all levels. The images are nothing short of awesome. They were taken by the world's finest volcano photographers (including Donna O'Meara herself) and represent volcanoes from all around the world, including the great variety of eruptions and their products.Each photograph is accompanied by a highly descriptive legend that's written in astyle that's sure to delight. The text is not only informative but creative. The research is precise and concise. If you're into volcanoes, you must have this book!

NO LIBRARY OR COFFEE TABLE CAN BE WITHOUT
First, what this book is not: It is not a textbook.I.e. there are not many written pages.
What this book IS:a fabulous document of some of the most dramatic volcanoes around the globe.Every continent is included.Incredible photos.In fact, every page has two or three beautiful colour photos, with sidebars detailing the important salient qualities.

An outstanding and exciting contribution to my personal volcano library.A must!!!

ALL MEDIA REVIEW 5/STAR FABULOUS SCIENCE WRITING
This book is a visual masterpiece featuringscience writing at its very best. No high school or college classroom should be without it. It is printed in gorgeous coffee table book formt and will make a richbook addition to any collection. One of the most comprehensive books about international volcanoes all over our planet ever published in fun easy to read prose caption. ... Read more

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"This is a spectacular book; Lauber's narrative describing the eruption, aftermath, and gradual return of life to the Mount St. Helens slopes devastated by the 1980 eruption is anchored with stellar color photographs that show each phase of the destruction and the healing. . . . This is a substantive explanation set off by superb book design."--Booklist, starred review. A Newbery Honor Book. 80 full-color photos. ... Read more

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Mt. St. Helens
If you are interested in volcanoes, this book is a MUST.Could motivate those disengaged readers also.Obscure info about Mt. St. Helens which is pretty cool.Always looking for books to motivate struggling readers.Finding non-fiction text is even better!That is the materials kids continue to enjoy but find much more difficult to understand.

Gorgeous photographs and descriptive text fascinated my 7 yo
This Newbery Honor book covers the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980. The book has a good basic explanation of how volcanoes work, along with illustrations, as well as the specific history of Mt. St. Helens.The eruption process and resulting destruction are chronicled not only in words, but also with many many color photographs.

The suggested age level of 9-12 years (or 3rd to 6th grade) is right on target.I read selected highlights and looked at the photos with my 7-year-old and 5-year-old.Reading the whole text would definitely have been over the younger one's head.However, my 7-year-old was intrigued by the topic and has read the book by himself many times (reads on a 4th-grade level), frequently shares the most interesting facts from the book, and redraws the maps in the book.This book definitely awakened in him an interest in volcanoes specificially, and natural disasters in general.

If you're a child or adult with an especial interest in volcanoes, or in Mt. St. Helens specifically, I would highly recommend this book.

just love this book
i would always check this book out in elementary school and it's just as good as ever.

Fantastic book for any kid (and parent) interested in the eruption.
When my daughter's daycare class started exploring volcanoes last fall I really wanted to get a good book on volcanoes to help me explain them to her well.This book was one of the most recommended books on the subject that amazon carried so it was a natural choice.That it explores the devastation wrought by Mt. St. Helens' 1980 eruption was all the better since we had just visited the area a couple months before.

Well, instead of the book going to the daycare for sharing it's stayed home as a bedtime book.I typically just sort of narrate the very good images in the book and when she asks a question I refer to the text around that image for more information.

The book has fantastic photos of the area (rivers, lakes, trees standing and just utterly blasted away, as well as plants and animals returning to the area) before and after the eruption.There is no photo capturing any human or animal suffering but the billowing ash and smoke was enough to worry my 5-year-old a bit - she certainly understood what those pictures meant.

The text is, in some ways, even better than the photos because it provides a great deal of introductory terms from geology and other physical sciences without being too boring or too difficult for a parent to supplement on the fly.

"Volcano" is an excellent way to explain what volcanoes are and what they can do as well as how the earth is resilient, continually changing, and perhaps can appear serene and whole when just a few short years ago (even within my daughter's father's lifetime!!) the land looked barren and gray.

The sleepy giant Mount St. Helens
This book about Mount St. Helens is really good. It give you alot of information about the silent, still, big and sleepy giant - Mount St. Helens. This sleepy giant was built by many eruptions over thousands of years. The pictures of the mountain are great because they show images before the eruption with green land all over and then after with just molten lava. How the earth spill the hot (magma) rock from inside. A volcano can be very destructitive to the land. The photograph shot from the helicopter shows very little life left like the moon after the explosion from the volcano on the mountain sides. Can you image how beautiful Mount St. Helens was before the eruption and destruction? ... Read more