SLJ Extra Helping - Dodie Ownes

There are a lot of fascinating careers in science, and being a volcanologist is close to the top of the list. Flirting with disaster is an almost daily business; fieldwork regularly brings these brave scientists into contact with poisonous gases, red hot magma, and unstable locations. Readers will learn about volcanoes, the work that volcanologists do, and the steps necessary to pursue this vocation. Back matter includes a volcanic history timeline, glossary, resource list, and index. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/newslettersnewsletterbucketextrahelping2/889911-477/remarkable_reads_volcanic_adventures.html.csp