Volcanoes & Earthquakes

by Linsay Knight, Andrew Beckett, National Geographic Society

Explains the theory of continental drift, describes how this movement causes earthquakes and volcanoes, and discusses famous eruptions and earthquakes of the past

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Science

64 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Linsay has written a number of non-fiction titles including two volumes of The Dictionary of Performing Arts (with two other writers)and Volcanoes and Under the Sea. She has edited various story collections, including 30 Australian Stories for Children, 30 Australian Ghost Stories for Children and Stories for 6,7,8 & 9 year olds.

In her spare time, Linsay enjoys playing the viola (she was the Principal Viola of the St Andrews Chamber Orchestra) and is currently a member of a string quartet.

Reviews

[Kris Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great mix of written information, photographs and drawings of volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis.

[William]

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[Marlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Filled with tons of facts and information; this book would be a favorite of a child who loves volcanoes. Some history with lots of really good pictures and illustrations.