My Best Book of Volcanoes

by Simon Adams

Explore the Earth's core, climb the world's highest peaks, and witness the dramatic eruptions of volcanoes. This enthralling introduction to one of the planet's mightiest physical forces shows how volcanoes are formed, where they are found and how they have changed the face of the Earth. Spectacular cut-away illustrations, fact panels, and a lively, informative text will keep young Earth Scientists on the boil. A reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated glossary and a comprehensive index.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Childrens, Geography

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Simon Adams is a writer and editor of children’s non-fiction and reference books. He specializes in history, politics and current affairs and has written extensively on exploration, music and the arts. He is also a well established jazz critic and reviewer. Simon has also contributed to family and adult reference books and has been an editorial consultant on various history and other titles.
Simon was born in Bristol and studied history and politics at the London School of Economics and Bristol University, where he gained an MSc. He entered publishing as a publicity copywriter at Routledge and subsequently joined Dorling Kindersley, eventually becoming managing editor of the children's division. He became a full-time writer 15 years ago. Since then, he has written and contributed to more than 60 books for a wide range of publishers on subjects as varied as archaeology, the sinking of the Titanic and the history of jazz. Simon lives in London and is a keen reader and cyclist.

Reviews

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent first introduction to volcanoes for younger children, with realistic illustrations and interesting facts. My 5 year old son loves this book. PS: we read 2-3 pages per day until it was done, Morning Basket style, which works well for kids who don't have longer attention spans yet, or to simply stretch the topic out so all the information can be absorbed.

[Rachel]

Great read!

[Jennykelley Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We are CATCHING ON FIRE for expository nonfiction in Room 106! This book is great! The information is really well written and the pictures are amazing!" Mrs. Henderson

[D Nine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Letter V

The kids loved the facts! Great page displays.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazingly informative book about volcanoes that presents college-level information that a child can understand!