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Volcanologist / by Manatt, Kathleen G.(CARDINAL)391156;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.A deadly day in Pompeii -- Being a volcanologist -- How volcanoes work -- When things blew up -- Volcanoes in America -- Looking into the future.Learn about scientists studying volcanoes to prepare and warn nearby residents and potential eruptions.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Volcanoes; Volcanologists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Volcanologist / by Firestone, Mary.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-73) and index.Volcanoes and the people who study them -- What do volcanologists do? -- History of volcanology -- Where volcanologists work -- Tools of the volcanologist -- Safety and volcanology -- Profiles : why did you become a volcanologist? -- New advances in volcanology -- Becoming a volcanologist.
Subjects: Geology; Volcanoes; Volcanologists;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Volcanologist / by Lake, Theia,author.(CARDINAL)888494;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A Big blast! -- A Volcanologist's job -- Measuring volcanic activity -- Monitoring activity -- Fieldwork -- Lab work -- Public safety -- Starting out 18 -- Gaining experience -- Special skills -- Kinds of volcanologists -- Lifestyle and salary -- Want to be a volcanologist? -- Worst eruptions in U.S. history."Hot lava, falling ash, gases in the air, the threat of eruption...it's all part of a day's work for a volcanologist! Volcanologists study volcanoes and their activities. They conduct research, assess hazards, and develop plans for handling volcanic activity. They also perform fieldwork to collect samples and data in terrains that are often challenging and dangerous. Even the most reluctant readers will be enthralled by this exciting and informative book about what it takes to be a volcanologist. Full-color photographs bring the text to life and special features spotlight key facts"--
Subjects: Volcanologists; Volcanology; Geology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Volcanologist / by Cunningham, Kevin,1966-author.(CARDINAL)468319;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A deadly day in Pompeii -- Becoming a volcanologist -- On the job -- Volcanoes in action -- Keeping watch -- Think about it."Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included."--Ages 8-12Grades 4 to 6990LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Volcanologists; Volcanological research; Geology; Volcanoes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Volcanologists / by London, Martha,author.(CARDINAL)803955;
Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index.Life in a lava lake -- Decades of data -- Supervolcanoes -- What makes a volcano explode? -- The Ring of Fire -- Volcanoes and oceans -- Predicting eruptions -- Eruptions and earth's climate.This book takes a look at the scientists who explore Earth's hot spots, learn more about how volcanoes work, and try to save lives by improving predictions of when volcanoes will erupt.
Subjects: Volcanologists; Geophysics; Scientists; Discoveries in geography; Adventure and adventurers; Volcanoes;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Volcanologists / by Koontz, Robin,author.;
Includes webliography (page 47) and index."Volcanoes have been feared, admired, and even worshipped by some cultures. Many times their eruptions have been unexpected and often deadly. Volcanologists specialize in different areas that are related to volcanoes. By gathering data and studying actual volcanic eruptions, they map the deposits that make up the volcano and collect samples to analyze. By dating and identifying the volcanic samples, they learn about a volcano's history. It's a hot job, but someone has to do it!"--Page 4 of cover.1030LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Volcanoes; Volcanologists;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Volcanologist : the coolest jobs on the planet / by Tuffen, Hugh,author.(CARDINAL)610763; Waldron, Melanie,author.(CARDINAL)483047;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.A job with a bang! -- How I became a volcanologist -- Volcano alert : why we need volcanologists -- My research on volcanoes -- Working on volcanoes -- A day in the field... -- Volcanoes in the lab -- A day in the office... -- How to become a volcanologist -- Quiz."Find out what's involved in becoming a volcanologist from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the scientist's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of conducting research and experiments in the shadow of erupting volcanoes!"--1060LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Tuffen, Hugh; Volcanology; Volcanologists; Volcanoes; Volcanologists;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Volcanologists : life exploring volcanoes / by Hayhurst, Chris.(CARDINAL)656426;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 56-61) and index.1. The danger zone -- 2. Volcanologist: the world's hottest job? -- 3. Safety -- 4. The future.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Volcanological research; Volcanologists; Volcanoes; Occupations;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Be a volcanologist / by Gazlay, Suzy.(CARDINAL)300522; Trombley, Robert B.;
How to use this book -- Volcanologist on duty -- Varieties of volcanoes -- Lava flows -- Volcanic island -- Ring of fire -- Bulge in the volcano -- Right at the rim -- Shaky ground -- Eruption alert -- Eyewitness to an eruption -- Ash clouds -- Eruption aftermath -- Tips and answers.IG750LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Volcanoes; Volcanologists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Volcanologists and seismologists / by Owen, Ruth,1967-(CARDINAL)300402;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Predicting volcanic eruptions or earthquakes could save many dollars and lives. Volcanologists study active volcanoes and get down and dirty with ash. They even experiment with red hot lava! Seismologists study earthquakes from fault to devastation. Show young readers that earth science can thrill and astound.3456
Subjects: Volcanologists; Seismology; Volcanology; Seismologists; Vocational guidance;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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