In "Volcanoes" by Marc Simont, young readers embark on an exciting exploration of the power and beauty of volcanoes. Through engaging illustrations and accessible text, the book explains the science behind volcanic eruptions, the different types of volcanoes, and the impact they have on the environment and human life. The narrative combines factual information with captivating storytelling, making it both educational and entertaining. As children learn about the forces of nature, they are inspired to marvel at the wonders of our planet, sparking curiosity about geology and the dynamic processes that shape Earth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Let's Read And Find Out Science, Lets Read And Find Out Science-Stage 2 .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1986 by HarperCollins .

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium. Michael Rex learned to draw in Chatham, New Jersey, and studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Who Digs? and Who Builds? are his first two books with HarperCollins. Mr. Rex lives in Brooklyn, New York. Marc Simont has illustrated children's books since 1939. He won the Caldecott Medal for 'A Tree is Nice'. He lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut, with his wife, Sara.