Worst Volcanic Eruptions of All Time (Epic Disasters)
By (Author) Suzanne Garbe
Consultant editor Susan Cutter
Capstone Press
Capstone Press
1st January 2012
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction and true stories
363.3495
Paperback
32
With a violent explosion, a volcano erupts, endangering all life within miles. Ash clouds the sky and red-hot lava slides across the ground. From Mount Vesuvius to the Ring of Fire, brave the fiery landscape and learn about the worst volcanoes in history.
This is an appealing nonfiction series covering the earth's natural disasters. Each describes how the disaster is ranked, categorized or recognized. The main content of the books is a focus on disasters of epic proportion. The vignettes feature photos or images depicting the event along with date, location and ranking, magnitude, or type of disaster. Each title also features a "Living with...." section providing advice, tips, and information pertaining to the realities of experiencing or being prepared for each disaster. The eye-catching photos and colorful pages provide additional appeal to an already interesting topic. Recommended.-- "Library Media Connection"
TWO STARS! The Worst Volcanic Eruptions of All Time by Suzanne Garbe begins with an explanation of some related terms and basic types of volcanoes before providing information about specific, historical volcanic events. The brief stories are about 2 pages each providing a good amount of information. Excellent visuals and colorful pages enhance the quality information provided in this sturdy 32 page book. At the end, suggestions for preparedness are provided for individuals who live near volcanoes along with information on the USGS, followed by a glossary and sources for additional information.-- "Science Books & Films"
Suzanne Garbe has been writing for fun ever since elementary school, when she wrote a series of mystery stories starring her two best friends. Now, as an adult, she's the author of several children's books as well as published essays about her life experiences. She is currently writing a memoir about her experiences living and teaching in Burkina Faso, West Africa, where she spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. In addition to writing, Kara loves traveling, camping, teaching, and eating international food. She grew up in Virginia, but now lives in Minnesota with her husband, two stepsons, and a lot of houseplants.