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Matthys Levy and Mario Salvadori; illustrations by Michael Lilly
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Book1stW. W. Norton & Company1995
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A history of earthquakes and other seismic phenomena chronicles the planet’s tectonic origins through the most recent developments in seismic technology and includes discussions on the worst natural disasters of all time.
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551.21 Lev (AVAILABLE)
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David Ritchie and Alexander E. Gates
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BookFacts on File2010
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The revised edition contains: Updated geographic locations and damage estimates for certain areas Enhanced content on the geologic processes, with clear and up-to-date diagrams to articulate these processes New definitions of geologic terms An updated chronology of important earthquakes and eruptions.
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REF 551.203 Rit (AVAILABLE)
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by Thomas P. Lewis. Pictures by Joan Sandin
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BookHarper& Row1971
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“El Monstruo!” Every day is the same for Pablo’s father. Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!
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jE Lew (AVAILABLE)
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Simon Winchester
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Book1st U.S. edHarper-Collins2003
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The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.
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551.21 Win (DUE 09-10-10)
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TV tie-in book adaption by Gail Herman and illustrated by Bob Ostrom; TV script written by Brian Meehl and Jocelyn Stevenson
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BookScholastic1996
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Adapted from episodes of the animated TV series, and based on The Magic School Bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen.
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j551.21 Her (DUE 08-17-10)
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Seymour Simon
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BookHarperCollins Publishers1988
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Description
Volcanoes don’t always look like mountains; And despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes produce new mountains, new islands, and new soil. Visit some of the world’s most remarkable volcanoes along with one of the most outstanding science writers in children’s books.
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j552.21 Sim (AVAILABLE)
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Patricia Lauber
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BookSimon & Schuster Children’s Publishing1986
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Description
Lauber’s narrative describing the eruption, aftermath, and gradual return of life to the Mount St. Helens slopes devastated by the 1980 eruption is anchored with stellar color photographs that show each phase of the destruction and healing .
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j551.21 Lau (AVAILABLE)
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by Roger W. Drury. Illustrated by Erik Blegvad
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BookScholastic Paperbacks1989
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PAP jFic Dru (AVAILABLE)
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David Lambert
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Publication Details
BookBookwrights Press1986
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Description
Describes in simple terms why earthquakes and volcanoes occur, the damage they cause, and how instruments are used to detect movements in the earth.
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- Collingswood Juv NonFict
j551.22 Lam (AVAILABLE)
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by Don Wood
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BookThe Blue Sky Press2008
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Description
Sumno and Duffy pugg (brothers) are told they must travel to a volcanic island to help an aunt they have never met. Facing extreme danger, they hike inside the volcano and eventually escape–after Sumno saves Duffy’s life.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL J Woo (AVAILABLE)
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Matthys Levy and Mario Salvadori; illustrated by Christina C. Blatt
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Book1stMargaret K. McElderry1997
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Where do volcanoes and earthquakes come from? Are we ever going to know when and where they will strike? The answers to these and other questions are given in this fascinating book that includes a series of simple-to-follow games and experiments for young readers.
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j551.22 Lev (AVAILABLE)
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written and edited by Lisa Magloff
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Book1stDK CHILDREN2003
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Description
Discover the inner workings of one of Earth’s most terrifying natural phenomena in Eye Wonder: Volcano. How are volcanoes formed under the earth’s surface? Learn about famous volcanic eruptions such as the disaster in Pompeii with this unique visual reference.
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- Collingswood Juv NonFict
j551.21 Mag (AVAILABLE)
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by Kathryn Allen Goldner and Carole Garbuny Vogel; illustrations by Roberta Aggarwal
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BookDillon Pr1981
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Description
Describes the events leading up to the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens and the destruction that resulted. Also discusses the general characteristics of volcanoes, why and when they occur, how eruptions can be predicted, and some famous eruptions throughout history.
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- Collingswood Juv NonFict
j551.21 Gol (AVAILABLE)
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Attribution
Seymour Simon
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BookChronicle Books2002
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j551.21 Sim (AVAILABLE)
j551.21 Sim (AVAILABLE)
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Martyn Bramwell
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Publication Details
BookFranklin Watts1986
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Description
Describes the causes, characteristics, and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examines how they can be measured and predicted.
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- Collingswood Juv NonFict
j551.21 Bra (AVAILABLE)
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