Volcanoes

Is it too late to become a volcanologist?

A great primer on volcanoes for young readers that taught adult me more than I care to admit. How volcanoes form islands but can also cause tsunamis, the Ring of Fire around the Pacific tectonic plate, how Earth's underwater volcanoes nurture life deep in the ocean where it's usually cold and dark, well beyond sunlight. How volcanoes on other planets can erupt with ice instead of lava. Love the “megaphones of magma” turn of phrase.

The illustrations are stunning and full of movement. I like how the text moves to the side to let them shine. Very good book. Five stars despite the ominous “WHAT IS COMING” messaging peppered throughout the book jacket.