Thursday, May 2, 2024

Volcanoes by Nell Cross Beckerman and Kalen Chock - ESSENTIAL

Volcanoes
by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Kalen Chock
. PICTURE BOOK NON-FICTION Orchard Books (Scholastic), 2024. $20. 9781338874679

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ESSENTIAL, MS - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

The Ring of Fire around the rim of the Pacific Ocean contains 75% of Earth's volcanoes. Dive into a Quick Look at different kinds of volcanoes and different kinds of eruptions and marvel in the beauty and danger of exploring these wonders of nature. 

Chick's illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. And I like how Beckerman mixes bursts of poetry with the facts you need for a deeper understanding. I prefer it mixed on the page rather than banishing the facts to the back matter. A sure hit with any teacher who covers volcanoes. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS

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