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University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes

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Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.

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Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.

Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.

University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes by Professor Tamsin Mather and Professor David Pyle is a captivating exploration perfect for young minds eager to understand the dynamics of these magnificent natural phenomena.

Series: University of Cambridge: Think Big

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805133285

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Long

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Tamsin Mather (Author)
Professor Tamsin Mather has been working as a volcanologist for over 20 years. Her first passion was studying volcanic gases and how they change our environment. She also studies how to predict volcanic eruptions better, and volcanoes on other planets.

David Pyle (Author)
Professor David Pyle has been fascinated by volcanoes since he saw his first volcano in Chile when he was 8 years old. He is an expert on reading the stories of past eruptions from the rocks and ash left behind. His favourite volcano is Santorini in Greece.

Daniel Long (Illustrator)
Daniel Long graduated from Norwich University of the Arts in 2014 and has been working as an illustrator in Norfolk since then. Daniel's work is heavily influenced by mid-century design, architecture, and fashion which can be easily seen in his use of colour palettes and choice of subject matter. His work is all created digitally in Photoshop and Illustrator using vectors. He often adds lots of textures and shading to add depth and intensity to an illustration.
When not illustrating, Daniel can be found procrastinating, playing guitar, or making things out of wood.

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