Did you know one volcano's blast was so loud it was heard 3,000 miles away, and that there are volcanoes erupting right now on a moon of Jupiter?
Volcanoes are some of the most powerful and exciting things on the whole planet, yet most kids only ever meet them in cartoons. This childrens book about volcanoes throws open the crater and reveals the real, red-hot, totally surprising world of Earth's most explosive mountains. One amazing discovery at a time.
Inside, curious kids will discover:
- How fresh lava gets hot enough to melt rock and metal, at around 2,000°F
- Why the eruption of Krakatoa made the loudest sound in recorded history
- How a brand-new volcano rose from the sea and was named "Child of Krakatoa"
- The reason some volcanic rock actually floats on water
- How volcanoes make their own lightning inside towering ash clouds
- Why Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanic place we have ever found
- How erupting mountains build brand-new islands, black-sand beaches, and even diamonds
Written in short, easy-to-read chapters and packed with
36 jaw-dropping facts and full-page photos of real erupting volcanoes, this is a perfect screen-free gift for science-loving kids ages 6-12. Great for the classroom, homeschool, or bedtime reading. Whether your child dreams of becoming a scientist or just loves a good "wait, WHAT?" moment, every page delivers.
Part of
The Wonderful World for Curious Kids, a fun-fact series that turns the world kids are curious about into can't-put-it-down adventures.
36 true facts. One planet full of fire. Scroll up and meet the amazing world of volcanoes!
