Joe and Dr. Bea's story -- What is a volcano? -- Where are volcanoes found? -- Will it erupt? -- Shifting earth -- Deep below, along the tectonic plates -- What comes out? -- Ring of fire -- Mount Vesuvius -- Krakatoa -- Pyroclastic eruptions, hot gas -- Volcanic robots, data collectors -- Fumaroles, geysers, and hot springs -- A giant volcano -- Underwater volcanoes -- Tamu Massif -- Living near the volcano.
Summary:
"While reading the temperature of a lava flow on an active volcano, Joe and Dr. Bea's science skills come in handy to help them outsmart the fiery flow of molten rock. In this adventurous title, readers will learn about different kinds of volcanoes, how they form, and about some of the most destructive eruptions in history."-- Provided by publisher.
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