Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Volcanoes & Earthquakes

By Monalisa Senqupta; The Rosen Publishing Group 2008

Summary: This informational book is an overview of volcanoes and earthquakes. It discusses what causes them, famous events, how they are studied and how they are portrayed in folklore and legend.

My Review: Ok so I am a geology freak. I am obsessed with natural disasters such as volcanoes and earthquakes. I find them fascinating beyond all belief. The information in this book is outstanding and it offers youth interesting facts, real life pictures, a glossary, etc…

Watch Out For: Some material regarding the disasters can be heavy for younger children. Rescue missions, preparation, etc…

Hard-headed Dinosaurs

Hard-headed Dinosaurs


By Robin Birch; Chelsea Clubhouse 2003

Summary: Describes the appearance, eating habits, and habitat of hard-headed dinosaurs which includes the Pachycephalosaurus, Psittacosaurus, Triceratops, Styracosaurus, and Pachyrhinosaurus.

My Review: This was an easy read. I fully enjoy the pictures of the dinosaurs, fossils, bones, etc… In this book they bold vocabulary words to look up in the glossary at the back of the book. It also give the names and meaning of the dinosaurs, which I found fascinating. Dinosaur means terrible lizard. Cool Huh?

Watch Out For: Dinosaur pictures may seem scary to younger children