A volcano explodes to life! Lava shoots into the air. A plume of smoke
and ash is visible for miles around. But why did the volcano erupt? This
low-level title uses engaging text and colorful photos to bring readers
up close to these powerful natural disasters. Readers will learn why
volcanoes erupt, what damage they cause, and how eruptions are
predicted. Special features including a map, an eruption diagram, an
eruption severity chart, and a profile of a recent volcanic eruption
enrich the reading experience in this explosive title!