Can scientists predict when a volcano will happen? There are ways to do this safely, and it's important considering the destruction some volcanoes have caused throughout history! Readers investigate many aspects of volcanoes in this colorful volume including why they happen, the formation of volcanic rock, and how areas with volcanic activity can make cleaner energy. The main content is accompanied by helpful maps, photos, and fact boxes to support readers' understanding of the science information. Questions and picture puzzles throughout the text engage readers further.