Product Description

This is one of a series which provides an activity-based introduction to geography, with concepts introduced gradually and simply. The activities aim to be both straightforward and enjoyable, and range from building a gushing geyser to designing a Treasure Island map and making a sundial. Panel boxes show real-life analogies, such as showing how toffee sets hard, to illustrate how lava turns to rock. Focusing on mountains and volcanoes, this volume looks at the forces inside the Earth that build mountains, describes different types of rock and the process of erosion, and includes a feature on the Himalayas. The book ends with a spread on some of the world's tallest mountains, and among the activities is the building of an erupting volcano.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #985613 in Books
• Published on: 1994-03-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Customer Reviews

One of four lively books providing a practical, hands-on approach to Geography
'This book tells you all about mountains and volcanoes - what they are and how they are formed. It also suggests lots of experiments and things to look out for.
You should be able to find nearly everything you need to do the projects around the home. You may need to buy some items, but they are all cheap and easy to find. Sometimes you will need to ask an adult to help you, such as when heating up liquids.

In large paperback format this book has 32 glossy, high quality pages and is illustrated throughout in full colour.
Split into 13 handy sized chapters:-

Our Changing World
Deep Inside the Earth
The Earth's Jigsaw Puzzle
Earthquake!
Building Mountains
The Himalayas
Wearing Mountains Away
Reading the Rocks
The Exploding Earth
Fire Islands
Fiery Rocks
Hot Water
Amazing Mountains

and a full index.

DIY information pages include 'Build Your Own Erupting Volcano', 'Make Your Own Fold-Mountains' and 'Make Your Own Crystal'.