Name: Pop-Up Volcano!
Price: 33.86 EUR
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Author: Fleur Daugey
ISBN: 9780500652220

Type

Physical Book

Author

Fleur Daugey

Publisher

Thames and Hudson

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9780500652220

Edition No.

Synopsis "Pop-Up Volcano! "

Watch out! Explosive content! Science, history, and culture are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and riveting pop-ups in Pop-Up Volcano! that take you right to the edge of the crater.Have you ever wondered how volcanoes are formed? Did you know that there are different types of eruptions? Pop-Up Volcano! tells you everything you’ve always wanted to know about volcanoes with fact-packed text―and pop-ups! Discover the science behind volcanic eruptions; what happens when magma meets water; the kinds of creatures that make their homes next to these mountains of fire; and what the Hawaiian goddess Pele has to do with all of this.This fascinating book features detailed illustrations and stunning paper engineering for amateur volcanologists and nature lovers. Readers will delve deep beneath the surface of our planet, witnessing some of the most devastating moments in recorded history, including a mysterious volcanic eruption that occurred during the Middle Ages and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius outside Pompeii almost two thousand years ago. Illustrated in color throughout

Fleur Daugey

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Fleur Daugey is a French writer, journalist, and ethologist trained in psychology and ethology. Before dedicating herself to writing and journalism, she worked in various nature conservation NGOs. Her inspiration mainly comes from the beings that inhabit nature, addressing topics related to animals, plants, and the environment.

Among her notable works is "La vida amorosa de los animales" (2017), a popular science book that explores reproductive behavior in the animal kingdom. Another relevant title is "¿Quién le teme a las momias?" (2019), where she addresses the topic of mummies in different cultures. Her work "Oiseaux globe-trotters" (2015) received the Amerigo Vespucci Jeunesse award.

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