Helen Plum Library

Volcanoes are more than just fiery mountains spewing smoke and ash into the air. In this book readers will get a close-up look when these majestic mountains blow their tops. Readers learn about magma and lava flow, and how volcanoes form.

What is a volcano? What happens when a volcano erupts? How can volcanoes be helpful? Read this book to discover the answers!

Did you know that earthquakes can break apart the ground? People can feel the ground moving underneath them during an earthquake. Learn more about earthquakes in How Earthquakes Shape the Earth, a Shaping Our Earth book.

This title introduces readers to the wide variety of rocks on Earth. Alongside different categories of rocks and minerals, readers will learn about the rock cycle, how rocks form, and how different minerals are used. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO. Index Infographics Informative...

This title covers what a mineraloid is, how it forms, and how it is set apart from minerals that have a crystalline form. It also explains how organic gems, like pearls, can also be considered mineraloids. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Budding geologists can learn all about rocks, minerals, beautiful crystals,...

Kids are sure to say "Wow! That's awesome!" while reading these fun, informative fact books about some of the world's most intriguing and mysterious places. Kids will learn about the lava, Pompeii, and even underwater volcanoes! Parents and educators will love how engaged students are in these books, while kids will be too involved in the amazing facts and photographs to realize they are learning! With a cover designed to grab a child's attention...

This title covers what a sedimentary rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Budding geologists can learn all about rocks, minerals, beautiful crystals, and more with this series. Each title uses simple language to explain the...

Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about volcanoes! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...

Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of earthquakes. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Simple, labeled diagrams illustrate elevated concepts, such as seismic waves. A Case Study chapter discusses the Haiti earthquake of 2010, while a map aids comprehension. The 2011 Japan earthquake is shown as well. Damage, safety methods,...

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more-extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that, at any given time, about 20 volcanoes are erupting somewhere on Earth? Yes! Sometimes volcanoes erupt with a big, dangerous bang. Other times they spit out lava so slowly that you could walk faster than it flows. INSIDE, YOU'LL FIND: •How volcanoes form, when they erupt, and an account of the most devastating ones in recent history; •A hands-on...