DK Readers: Eruption!: The Story of Volcanoes

Many people live very close to volcanoes. Make a list of reasons why this is beneficial. Make a list why this may be foolish. Talk about your lists with an adult.

Discovery Questions

After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.

• Many people live very close to volcanoes. Make a list of reasons why this is beneficial. Make a list why this may be foolish. Talk about your lists with a parent.
• Make a model of a volcano using the instructions on pages 12 and 13.
• With the help of a parent, research a volcano. Where is it located? When did it erupt? How frequently did it erupt, and is it still active? What damage did it cause?
• Invent a mythological god or goddess that causes volcanic eruptions. Give it a name, and tell its story. Draw and color its picture. Share your picture and story with a parent!

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