Into the Volcano

Explore the awe-inspiring world of volcanoes, delving into their captivating formation, fiery eruptions, and the remarkable impact they have on our planet. From shaping landscapes and influencing climates to their role in shaping human history, this beautifully illustrated guide unveils the astonishing wonders of these geological marvels.

This is an explosive book that takes readers on a journey to the bubbling heart of Planet Earth. Glorious illustrations filled with detail and drama and fact-packed text combine to make a thrilling introduction to the world of volcanoes. Jane Wilsher, 21 Things to Do With a Tree
The science and the mythology of volcanoes is explored in this bright and vibrant illustrated title. -- Charlotte Eyre The Bookseller Children's Previews September
Into The Volcano' is an engaging and informative text full of interesting facts and vibrant illustrations perfect for an upper Key Stage 2 audience. The book supports the National Curriculum objective of understanding the processes that give rise to key physical features of the world - it describes, in a way that the reader will be able to understand, whilst still using ambitious vocabulary, how and where volcanoes are formed, the different types of volcanoes, as well as discussing their positive and negative effects.What makes the book particularly unique is the inclusion myths and legends inspired by real-life volcanoes, details about books and films that feature volcanoes (both real-life and fictional ones); and stories of artists who have chosen volcanoes as their subject.Throughout the book, there are fascinating 'Did you know?' snippets - for example, did you know that scientists believe that the 'scream heard piercing through nature' which inspired Edvard Munch's world-famous painting 'The Scream' was in fact the effects of Krakatau exploding?This volcano themed children's book is a fascinating read from start to finish. BooksForTopics

Wenjia Tang is a Chinese-born freelance illustrator graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration in 2017. After living and working in NYC for a few years, she returned to China in 2020 and resides in Nanjing with her parents. Her work has been recognised by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts and 3x3 Magazine etc. Some of her clients include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Airbnb, Audubon Society, Remy Martin, DK, Little Tiger and Kids Can Press.Cath Ard is a writer and editor with over 20 years' experience in children's books, bringing scientific and vocational subject matter to life in an engaging way for toddlers through to tweens.

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