Washoe County Library System

Ms. Frizzle's class is having a hard time putting together a giant globe of the world. A piece is missing! Join the class as they learn about volcanoes.

Discusses volcanoes, describing what happens when they erupt, and highlighting eruptions throughout history.

Describes the nature and causes of volcanoes, ways to predict eruptions, ways that people have adapted to live around them, and some major eruptions in history.

Take a firsthand look at some of the world's most notorious volcanoes, including Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and Japan's Mount Unzen.

Describes the formation and activities of volcanoes and identifies some notable eruptions.

Explains the different types of volcanoes, where they are located, what causes them to erupt, and how people protect themselves from an eruption.

Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.

Shows footage of earthquakes, volcanoes, severe storms and tornadoes as National Geographic cameras travel the world, venturing to the brink of erupting volcanoes, into the paths of deadly pyroclastic flows, along massive fault lines, and aboard vehicles barreling toward massive tornadoes, all in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. Shows an erupting volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Travels in the Midwest's infamous "Tornado Alley" with...

Discusses types of volcanoes, how they are formed, and famous eruptions and disasters.

Provides an overview of how a volcano becomes an island. Describes how volcanoes form, where volcanoes are located, and the effects of a volcanic explosion.