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Into the volcano : the science, magic and meaning of volcanoes / Catherine Ard ; [illustratons] Wenjia Tang.

Ard, Cath, (author.). Tang, Wenjia, (illustrator.).

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General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	All about volcanoes -- Volcanoes everywhere -- Stories, myths, and legends -- Volcanoes in the arts -- Living with volcanoes.
Summary, etc.:	"Rumbles echo beneath the ground, ash clouds fill the air, and red-hot magma spews into the sky. This is the explosive life of volcanoes, nature's fiery giants. Some are snow-covered mountaintops that sleep soundlessly, while others are endlessly erupting bowls of fire. Explore crashing tectonic plates, smoking underwater seamounts, and volcanoes in outer space, along with legends of fiery-tempered gods and dramatic works of art. Welcome to a realm of destruction and creation, and discover how these remarkable natural wonders power and shape our world."-- Page 4 of cover.
Target Audience Note:	3456 Childrens Plus, Inc.