Washoe County Library System

"The Earth as we know it was partly created by volcanoes. Many are still active today. Learn how volcanoes form and what is going on when they erupt"--Dust jacket flap.

"Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano." "DK Super Readers Level 3: Eruption! will introduce kids to everything they need to know about volcanoes–from where they start to what happens...

"There is a volcano in the new Dinosaur Park. Some engines think it will erupt! What will Thomas do?"--Page 4 of cover.

Beneath the Pacific Ocean a volcano surges upward, carrying in its fiery heart a mineral more powerful than uranium. When the volcano breaks the ocean's surface, nations will battle to control what is known as Vulcan's Forge -- a source of limitless, clean, nuclear power. The secret of Vulcan's Forge begins to unravel when Mercer, a man of many talents now working for the US Geologic Survey, learns that the daughter of an old friend is in danger....

While volcanoes spew golden lava around the world, djinn twins John and Philippa, with their parents, Uncle Nimrod, and Groanin, face evil more powerful than ever before when they try to stop the wicked djinn trying to rob the grave of Genghis Khan.