This book describes Earth as an active planet which is hot inside and has a cool, rocky outside; identifies Earth's inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust; and discusses how Earth has three basic types of faults, how volcanic eruptions change land, and how earthquakes occur.
General Note
Includes index.
Includes glossary.
Content Note
Active Earth - Layers of Earth - Lava from below - Lava to rock - Making mountains - Shake, rattle, and roll - Faults of Earth - Ring of fire - Danger from below - Warnings of danger.