"Smithsonian." Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- An ancient connection -- What's going on underground? -- The Ring of Fire -- Classifying volcanoes -- Ready to rumble -- Hawaiian hot spot -- Pele wakes -- When fire and water meet -- Recovery -- Meet Hawaii's reef dwellers -- A deeper, darker ecosystem -- Predicting the future -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Lava shoots in the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants and trees. In the water, they create an environment where coral reefs and sea life can thrive. In fact, the meeting of volcanic fire and ocean water gave way to life on Earth. Award-winning children's science author Mary M. Cerullo brings her excellent research and signature storytelling style to the dynamic subject of volcanoes. Stitching science, history, and mythology together, Cerullo explores these explosive wonders of nature and reveals the secrets they've been keeping since the beginning of the world"-- provided by publisher.
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