Into the Volcano
In a helicopter with no doors, she hovers over a lava
lake the size of two football fields – then lands!
She runs through clouds of scalding steam, dodging lava
bombs, to photograph glowing hot lava as it pours into the
sea. She sets up camp on the edge of a volcano’s cone,
only to be hit with hurricane-force winds, poisonous gases
and acidic ash.
Witness a typical day in the life of Donna O’Meara
– volcano researcher, writer and photographer. Donna’s
photographs and accounts of treacherous journeys get readers
up close and personal with some of the world’s most
dangerous volcanoes.
Reviews
“What comes through loud and clear in the text
is O’Meara’s passion for her work. She explains
scientific concepts simply, in kid-friendly language; her
enthusiasm and her reverence for the powerful forces of
nature are contagious. Highly Recommended.” –
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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“Illustrating the text are exceptionally fine photos
of volcanic landscapes and members of the expeditions. Sidebars
carry clear descriptions and pictures (often diagrams) related
to such topics as the formation of volcanoes, the types
of lava, and the Volcanic Explosivity Index … A natural
for nonfiction booktalking.” – Booklist
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by Donna O'Meara
10 x 9", 56 Pages
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