In this nonfiction book in the Wild Earth series by author/illustrator team Lorraine Jean Hopping and Jody Wheeler, readers will learn interesting facts and true-life stories about volcanoes. Mount Pinatubo, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Pelee are just some of the volcanoes around the world that are included in this fascinating Hello Reader! Science book. Young readers will learn interesting details, such as the different types of volcanoes, what a volcano is made up of, and why volcanoes are good for the environment. True-life accounts and past volcanic eruptions are described with simple text and clear illustrations. Also included in this book are important volcano safety tips.