Restless planet -- The science of our planet -- How a volcano works -- Life as a volcanologist -- All in a day's work -- Getting up close with lava -- Collecting data -- Meet a volcanologist -- Into the volcano -- How an earthquake happens -- Earthquake scientist -- Seismology in action -- Part scientist, part adventurer
Summary
Predicting volcanic eruptions or earthquakes could save many dollars and lives. Volcanologists study active volcanoes and get down and dirty with ash. They even experiment with red hot lava! Seismologists study earthquakes from fault to devastation. Show young readers that earth science can thrill and astound.