Surviving the Volcano: Hear My Story

by Linda Barghoorn

Overview

In 1985, the town of Armero, in Colombia was wiped out by rivers of mud mixed with ash and lava from the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Based on the experiences of many volcano eruption victims, this fictional story follows Luis and his family who flee their home just in time, are rescued by helicopter and later helped by the government to build a new home in a new village. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes volcanic eruptions, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778769965
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing
Publication date:	03/27/2020
Series:	Disaster Diaries Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	990L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Volcanoes and Their Victims 4

Luis's Story: Before the Volcano 6

Trails of Destruction 8

How Volcanoes Work 10

Luis's Story: The Volcano Erupts 12

The Causes of Volcanoes 14

Luis's Story: Fleeing for Our Lives 16

Where Volcanoes Happen 18

Volcano Season 20

Luis's Story: Rescue! 22

How Science Can Fight Volcanoes 24

Protecting People 26

Luis's Story: Starting Over 28

Glossary 30

Learning More 31

Index and About the Author 32