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K-3
Good Question! series.
In a question-and-answer format, the book presents basic facts about volcanoes under subtopics including the mechanics of volcanoes and plate tectonics; volcano locations; types of eruptions and lava; and historical volcanic events. The clear text (in white font on dark backgrounds) is accompanied by color photographs of volcanoes and illustrations that sometimes lack good scientific detail. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.