Volcanologist cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4698
Points per Word 0.000213

Description

The book provides an inside look at the career of a volcanologist, explaining what the job involves, the necessary skills, and how to pursue this field of work. It includes personal accounts from the author about working with active volcanoes and the equipment used in the field. The book also discusses the challenges of conducting research near erupting volcanoes and mentions influential figures in the profession. The co-author is Melanie Waldron.

Quick Summary

This book gives kids a rare, pulse-pounding peek into the daring world of volcanologists who get to work right alongside erupting volcanoes, and they will love hearing the real stories and practical advice from scientists who actually do this job for a living. If your kid digs action-packed non-fiction Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce "I Survived" series or "Who Would Win" books, they will be totally hooked by this behind-the-scenes look at one of the most extreme careers in science. Perfect for kids ages 9-14 in grades 4-8 who are fascinated by natural disasters, dangerous field work, and extreme science.