This informational book about volcanoes surprised me when I first opened it up and even more when I had finished. I was not expecting there to be so much detailed information since it is a fairly small book with thick, cardboard like pages.
One thing that I really liked in this book were the events that the author explained. Such as a volcano spontaneously appearing on a farmer's land over night in 1943 and the formation of a volcanic island in 1963.
I also really enjoyed how the information was presented. Instead of long paragraphs the information is given in small portions that look like pieces of scrap paper or clips from a news paper for example. The different forms of media make the book eye catching.
Lastly this is a great informational book because it is interactive. There are hidden pop-ups that the reader can view by pulling a tab. This book also has a glossary in the back and labeled pictures for the visual learner. ( )