Vesuvius, Krakatau, Kilauea, Nevado del Ruiz, Mount St. Helens, and other volcanoes have struck fear and wonder in the hearts of human beings for millennia. This fascinating topic is sure to capture the attention of all readers. The difference between cinder cones and shield volcanoes, how volcanoes cause mudslides called lahars, and much more is discovered through accessible text. The volume features great photos, including a two-page spread of the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, in Iceland.