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Chasing Lava, A Geologist's Adventures at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
• Wendell A. Duffield
• NATURAL HISTORY
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An abundantly illustrated and lively overview of volcanoes, volcanism, plate tectonics, hot spots and field work from a geologist at Kilauea.
(HWI184, $16.00)
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The Control of Nature
• John McPhee
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A bestseller in the classic McPhee tradition, this book explores our generally feeble attempts to combat all-powerful nature, including efforts by Icelanders to control the flow of a volcano.
(NAT01, $16.00)
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Encyclopedia of Volcanoes
• Haraldur Sigurdsson
• REFERENCE
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An authoritative, enormous reference on volcanoes and volcanology, with 82 essays written by experts in the field.
(GEO23, $114.00)
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Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake
• Susanna Van Rose
• SCIENCE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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With its trademark visual approach, this illustrated book introduces volcanoes and vulcanology for ages 9-12.
(GEN467, $15.99)
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The Field Guide to Geology
• David Lambert
• FIELD GUIDE
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This visual overview of geology by David Lambert and The Diagram Group introduces plate tectonics, rocks, rivers, seas and ice, climate change and other issues in more than 750 two-tone charts, maps and diagrams.
(GEO20, $16.95)
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Fire Mountains of the West, The Cascade and Mono Lake Volcanoes
• Stephen L. Harris
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A Roadside Geology guide to the volcanic peaks of the Cascades and surrounding Mono Lake region. Harris provides the history of each mountain with its volcanological and geological interest.
(PNW134, $18.00)
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Fires, Faults and Floods: A Road Trail Guide to Exploring the Origins of the Columbia River Basin
• Marge Mueller
• Ted Mueller
• NATURAL HISTORY
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(PNW67, $19.95)
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Mount St. Helens, The Eruption and Recovery of a Volcano
• Rob Carson
• Geff Hinds
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A beautifully illustrated chronicle of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, with particular emphasis on the decades of recovery since the explosion.
(PNW133, $19.95)
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No Apparent Danger
• Victoria Bruce
• NATURAL HISTORY
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An investigation of two eruptions in Colombia that turned deadly because of human folly and hubris.
(SAM50, $13.95)
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Santorini and Its Eruptions
• Ferdinand A. Fouque
• Alexander R. McBirney
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A classic 19th-century geologic history of the Greek island of Santorini.
(GRE138, $99.00)
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A Short History of Planet Earth: Mountains, Mammals, Fire, and Ice
• J.D. MacDougal
• NATURAL HISTORY
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From the primordial soup to the rise of continents, earthquakes, volcanoes and explosion of life on our planet, this short book chronicles 4 ½ billion years of Earth history.
(GEO04, $16.95)
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Volcano Cowboys, The Rocky Evolution of a Dangerous Science
• Dick Thompson
• NATURAL HISTORY
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The history of the scientists battling to predict eruptions and minimize death tolls.
(GEO24, $14.95)
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Volcano, The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens
• Patricia Lauber
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Geared for middle schoolers, this Newbery Award-winning book documents the 1980 eruption, its aftermath and the return of life to the volcano with 80 full-color photos and text.
(PNW41, $8.99)
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Volcanoes, Crucibles of Change
• Richard Fisher
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A complete primer for the volcano lover, this heavily illustrated book covers types of volcanoes and eruptions, worldwide distribution and the physics of their formation.
(GEO02, $29.95)
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Vulcan's Fury, Man Against the Volcano
• Alwyn Scarth
• NATURAL HISTORY
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The enthralling tales of 15 notorious volcanic eruptions spanning continents and centuries.
(GEO21, $22.00)
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