Living Near a Volcano is a report on what it is like living near Mt Etna, an active volcano. The book outlines what happens when the volcano erupts and how the people living nearby keep safe.
Curriculum link:
Science: Earth and space sciences
Key Concepts:
Active volcanoes can erupt at any time. Some people choose to live near active volcanoes. Scientists can predict when volcanoes might erupt and they warn people living nearby.
Reading Strategies:
Searching for meaning cues in the photographs and text