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Volcano Rising
By RUSCH, Elizabeth
- ISBN
- 978-1-58089-408-1 978-1-58089-409-8 978-1-60734-616-6
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2013 | Nonfiction
Gr 3–4—Rusch offers a twin-sided look at the power of volcanoes-their capability for destruction, and, surprisingly, of creation. Her informative text continues the split in personality with, on one side, an easy sentence or two dramatically describing eruptions with a heavily accented "POW!" or "SPURT." On the other is a longer, more complex para...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on August 1, 2013
Rusch introduces readers to a variety of volcanoes, volcanic eruption mechanisms, and the scientific terminology used to describe them. The book opens with an impressive explosive eruption -- a magnificent mixed-media illustration shows a volcanic vent gushing steam, rock, and lava. The author then directly confronts...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
