Junior Library Guild selection

A small, nimble team of volcanologists lead by John Pallister of the Cascades Volcano Observatory brings their cutting edge equipment and knowledge to grumbling volcanoes all over the world to predict eruptions and prevent tragedies. If a volcano is smoking somewhere on Earth, you can bet that the volcano SWAT team is there.

Junior Library Guild selection
Children's Book of the Month Club selection

Thought you knew all about volcanoes?  Think again!  Dramatic, eye-opening stories of volcanoes in this book bring to life an amazing part of volcanology that has been overlooked in the media and in children's books - how volcanoes grow and shape the landscape.  In Mexico, a volcano emerges in a field before a farmer's eyes.  In Tonga, underwater volcanoes make new islands.  In our backyard and across the globe, volcanoes that blow their tops grow them right back again.

Nonfiction picturebook
Charlesbridge Publishing
Ages 3-8
August 1, 2013
Illustrated by Susan Swan

Move over Edison! Everyone has heard of Thomas Edison, but we really have inventor Nikola Tesla to thank for electricity in our homes and schools. The first picture book biography on this genius captures a time when America was on the cusp of electrification. Through Tesla’s story readers will see the world go from one dimly lit by gaslamps and candles to one cast aglow with bright light bulbs.

Candlewick Press
Nonfiction picture book
Ages 5-9
September 10, 2013
Illustrated by Oliver Dominguez