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  Night of the Howling Dogs

  by Graham Salisbury

  Dylan's scout troup goes camping in Halape, a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The only thing wrong with the weekend on a beautiful, peaceful beach is Louie, a tough older boy. Louie and Dylan just can't get along. That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and then a wave rushes in, sweeping everyone and everything before it. Dylan and Louie must team up on a dangerous rescue mission. The... (more)
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  The Twenty-One Balloons

  by William Pène du Bois

  Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal. "William Pne du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit." -- The... (more)
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  Krakatoa

  The day the world exploded: August 27, 1883

  by Simon Winchester

  Simon Winchester , New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman , examines the legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa, which was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly forty thousand people. The effects of the immense waves were felt as far away as France. Barometers in Bogotá and Washington, D.C., went haywire. Bodies were washed up in Zanzibar. The... (more)
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  The Roman Mysteries: Book 2

  The Secrets of Vesuvius

  by Caroline Lawrence

  Flavia, Jonathan, Lupus, and Nubia-friends and detectives-sail to the Bay of Naples to spend the summer with Flavia's uncle, who lives near Pompeii. There they uncover a riddle that may lead them to great treasure. Meanwhile, tremors shake the ground, animals behave strangely, and people dream of impending doom. One of the worst natural disasters of all time is about to happen: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius!
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  Magic Tree House: Book 13

  Vacation Under the Volcano

  by Salvatore Murdocca, Mary Pope Osborne

  In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and Annie go to the city of Pompeii to bring back an ancient story that is in danger of being lost forever. Little do they know they are saving the myth of Hercules! But before they can find it, the town's volcano erupts in a mighty explosion. Just when things look hopeless, Jack and Annie get some unexpected help from a certain mythic hero - and the rest,... (more)
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  The Circle Reforged: Book 2

  Melting Stones

  by Tamora Pierce

  Four years have passed since Evvy left the streets of Chammur to begin her training as a stone mage. At fourteen, she's unhappy to be on a new journey with her mentor, a prickly green mage Rosethorn, who has been called to the Battle Islands to determine why the plants and animals there are dying. Evvy's job is to listen and learn, but she can't keep quiet and do nothing. With the help of Luvo, the living stone... (more)
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  Sasquatch

  by Roland Smith

  When Dylan's father join a Sasquatch-hunting team led by a top bigfoot-researcher, Dylan feels he has to try to keep him in line. So he joins aging field biologist Samuel Johnson on the slopes of Mount Saint Helens, shadowing the hunting party through their walkie-talkies. But Dylan may be in more trouble than he thought--Mr. Johnson is not the man he seems to be. Even as they are following Dr. Flagg's team,... (more)
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  Pompeii

  by Robert Harris

  All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest navy lies peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The tourists are spending their money in the seaside resorts of Baiae, Herculaneum, and Pompeii. But the carefree lifestyle and gorgeous weather belie an impending cataclysm, and only one man is worried. The... (more)
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  The Lost Conspiracy

  (aka Gullstruck Island)

  by Frances Hardinge

  On an island of sandy beaches, dense jungles, and slumbering volcanoes, colonists seek to supply archaic laws to a new land, bounty hunters stalk the living for the ashes of their funerary pyres, and a smiling tribe is despised by all as traitorous murderers. It is here, in the midst of ancient tensions and new calamity, that two sisters are caught in a deadly web of deceits.
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  Supervolcano: Eruption (Supervolcano Trilogy)

  by Harry Turtledove

  The New York Times bestselling author and "maven of alternate history" ( San Diego Union-Tribune ) presents a near- future thriller. A supervolcanic eruption in Yellowstone Park sends lava and mud flowing toward populated areas, and clouds of ash drifting across the country. The fallout destroys crops and livestock, clogs machinery, and makes cities uninhabitable. Those who survive find themselves caught in... (more)
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  National Geographic Readers Volcanoes! (Readers)

  by Anne Schreiber

  The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National... (more)
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  Let's Read and Find Out Science

  Volcanoes

  by Franklyn Mansfield Branley

  Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.
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  The Underland Chronicles: Book 4

  Gregor and the Marks of Secret

  by Suzanne Collins

  It's only a few months since Gregor and Boots returned from the Underland, leaving their mother behind to heal from the plague. Though Gregor's family receives frequent updates on her condition, they all know Gregor must return to fulfill his role as the warrior who is key to the Underlanders' survival. Accompanied by his now-talkative little sister Boots, still considered the honorary "princess," Gregor joins... (more)
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  A Journey to the Center of the Earth (Great Illustrated Classics)

  by Jules Verne

  This is an abridged adaption of the original.Professor Hardwigg, his nephew Harry, and their guide Hans explore a volcanic crater in Iceland that leads them to the center of the Earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries.
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  Eyewitness Readers: Volcanoes and Other Natural Disasters (Level 4, Grades 2-4)

  by Harriet Griffey

  Earthquakes, volcanoes, fires and floods -- discover the awesome power of nature unleashed! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging... (more)
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  Dogzilla

  by Dav Pilkey

  It's time for Mousopolis's First Annual Barbecue Cook-Off. But just when the fun is about to begin, the irresistible aroma of barbecue sauce awakens the most frightening creature known to mousekind: the dreaded Dogzilla. As her horrible doggy breath fills the streets, the residents of Mousopolis must run for their lives. Can they get rid of that big stinky dog before it's too late?
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  Planet Earth (New View S.)

  by Fiona Macdonald

  The "New View" series offers dramatic new perspectives of popular topics. The illustrations, presented in a variety of unusual ways, are designed to both stimulate interest and knowledge. Each of the books begins with a double-page presenting a complete overview of the subject which is then followed by spreads which highlight the different aspects of the subject. This particular book looks at planet Earth and goes... (more)
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  Hill of Fire

  by Thomas P. Lewis

  "El Monstruo!" Every day is the same for Pablo's father. Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!
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  Earthquakes And Volcanoes (Looking at Landscapes)

  by Alison Rae

  This series offers a detailed, informative and lively discussion on four of the key areas of physical geography. Each book helps develop the knowledge of how specific features of the Earth are formed, their causes and effects, patterns and processes, and our study and understanding of them. The series aims not only to answer, but also to inspire questions about different environments and landscapes, and our... (more)
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  Plate Tectonics And Continental Drift (Looking at Landscapes)

  by John Edwards

  This series offers a detailed, informative and lively discussion on four of the key areas of physical geography. Each book helps develop the knowledge of how specific features of the Earth are formed, their causes and effects, patterns and processes, and our study and understanding of them. The series aims not only to answer, but also to inspire questions about different environments and landscapes, and our... (more)