Earth's mighty volcanoes offer more than a spectacular show when they explode. They're also clues about what happens deep inside Earth's surface. The text presents essential science concepts, such as heat and pressure, while explaining how the different types of volcanoes contribute to Earth's dazzling landscapes. .

Includes index, glossary, fact boxes, charts.

Un planeta caliente e inquieto -- Partes de un volcan -- Como se forman los volcanes? -- Tipos de magma -- Placas y volcanes -- Caliente, caliente! -- Tipos de volcanes -- Erupciones extremas -- Buscar pistas en los volcanes -- Aprender sobre la Tierra.