Volcanoes and Earthquakes. the Earth in Motion - (Wow!) by Mack Van Gageldonk (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Go on a journey to the center of our planet and discover how the earth moves! With breathtaking photography, illustrations and amazing facts, you will learn all there is to know about volcanoes and earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are among the most impressive natural phenomena. They're both terrifying and breathtaking. With their gigantic power, they can shake the earth, rip it open, and make it tremble. Some earthquakes even create devastating tsunamis that level entire villages. And when a super volcano erupts, the entire world feels it..."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Go on a journey to the center of our planet and discover how the earth moves! With breathtaking photography, illustrations and amazing facts, you will learn all there is to know about volcanoes and earthquakes.

Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are among the most impressive natural phenomena. They're both terrifying and breathtaking. With their gigantic power, they can shake the earth, rip it open, and make it tremble. Some earthquakes even create devastating tsunamis that level entire villages. And when a super volcano erupts, the entire world feels it . . .

Fourth book in the Wow! series, full of inspiring animals, plants, and phenomena that are so spectacular you'll be left in awe! For scientists ages 6 years and up.

Review Quotes

"This fourth book in the Wow! series presents a fascinating look at our planet in "motion" via the movements of volcanoes and earthquakes, offering engaging visuals and educating readers of the interconnectedness of these systems. The author provides an introduction to the various types of volcanoes, eruptions, and geological movements using vivid photography and detailed illustrations set alongside facts which entice readers to want to learn more. Readers gain a sense of how volcanoes and earthquakes are related, extending into mud volcanoes, tsunamis, and the ring of fire, including additional details about the movements of the Earth along that particular region. The author includes an index to guide readers to main points within the text and highlights important vocabulary throughout. The primary focus is on volcanos, with information on earthquakes and the relationship between the two included to link the two phenomena together. Inquisitive readers will be drawn to the cover and photographs as well as the approachable presentation of the information. Overall, this title represents a solid introductory text." - School Library Connection

About the Author

Mack (1960, the Netherlands) is a graphic designer and illustrator from The Netherlands. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. During his education, he made funny and educational cartoons about, among others, penguins and whales. These cartoons were later bought by the 'Diergaarde Blijdorp'-zoo in Rotterdam. By now Mack is a regular illustrator at this animal park and he is the author of several children's books, in which animals often are the lead characters. Mack has a primitive way of drawing. He gets inspired by African art and the paintings of the Australian aboriginals. Both create immense power by simplifying shapes. Mack wants to combine that powerful simplification with a subtle sense of humor.