Volcanoes: A Folding Pocket Guide to Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Hot Springs, Geysers & More

by James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Overview

This educational and entertaining pocket field guide provides a simplified introduction to the different types of volcanoes, lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and the rocks that are formed as a result of eruption. This guide will appeal equally to novice volcanologists and students of geology and geography. A perfect pocket reference for the traveler and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583558478
Publisher:	Waterford Press Ltd.
Publication date:	05/17/2018
Series:	Earth, Space and Culture
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.www.waterfordpress.com

Editorial Reviews

Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.

Backpacker Magazine Editors