Discovering Volcanoes (Discovery Library) - Softcover

Nancy Field

9780941042031: Discovering Volcanoes (Discovery Library)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941042030 ISBN 13: 9780941042031

Publisher: Dog-Eared Publications, 1996

Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peaks in the Cascade range from California to British Columbia. Children discover geologic and volcanic features and processes. It has been one of the best selling children's books at Mt. St. Helens. Revised with each printing, this book is VERY POPULAR - over 90,000 in print.

� Travel with a volcanaut

� Play the game Boom

� Solve a volcano riddle

� Build a volcano

� Explore the Ring of Fire This clever titles is updated with reprints.

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From the Back Cover:

Uncover the mysteries of the erupting earth. Discovering Volcanoes explodes with volcanic information and FUN, stimulating activities. Travel with a volcanaut Play the game Boom Solve a volcano riddle Build a volcano Explore the Ring of Fire Discovering Volcanoes provides scientifically accurate information on geologic and volcanic features and processes. It is a fun way to introduce young scientists to volcanism." (Julie Donnaly-Nolan, Volcanologist) "Discovering Volcanoes has been one of the best selling children's book in Northwest Interpretive Association outlets since 1980." (Northwest Interpretive Association) "The interactive nature of Discovering Volcanoes is perfect for cooperative learning activities. This is truly a quality science book that will appeal to many different learning styles. From my experience, I would highly recommend it to educators and parents." (Betsy Palmer Cornell, Intermediate Teacher)

About the Author:

Nancy Field has a B.S. in biology and science education from the Univ. of Wisconsin and a M.S. in wildlife biology from South Dakota State Univ. Since co-organizing the first Earth Day at South Dakota State University in 1970, she has aimed to help children develop a love for nature and an environmental ethic. She is the author of fifteen interactive nature books for children, several best sellers. Awards garnered by her various titles include Parents Choice Approval, Parents Media and the coveted Ben Franklin Award from the Publishers Marketing Association. She has taught at the junior high, senior high and several colleges, including Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Wash, Western Oregon State College, Monmouth, Oregon and Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. She has taught college classes on the principles of biology and environmental education to future elementary teachers. She has three children and three grandchildren. She lives in Middleton, Wisconsin where her husband is a professor in forestry. Sally Machlis is an assistant professor of art and art education at the University of Idaho. She exhibits her mixed media collages and paintings nationally. She lives in Moscow, Idaho. She is the parent of two daughters. Sally Machlis' other titles are Discovering Endangered Species, Discovering Marine Mammals, Discovering Mount Rainier, Discovering Salmon, Discovering Crater Lake, Discovery Book for the Seattle Aquarium and Northwest Trek Book.

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