Books in Tony Stead Content Area Collection series

The power of a volcanic eruption is one of nature's most dangerous forces. From the beginning of recorded time, volcanoes have continually changed Earth's surface and weather patterns. Each of these books, which are written to accompany and enhance an earth science curriculum, describes the composition of planet Earth, the different types of volcanoes, and the geologic events that bring about an eruption. This dynamic series takes a look at six of the most important active volcanoes on Earth and the big blasts that have altered the history of humankind.The 1815 eruption of this volcano was the most deadly explosion of any volcano in recent history. Nearly 92,000 human deaths were attributed to the blast from this Indonesian volcano.

Who were the first women to cross the Rocky Mountains? Students will read about Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spalding's trip to the Oregon territory in 1836. They will learn about the hard life that women on the frontier faced, and about the women who rose above the many challenges of being a pioneer. Readers will be inspired by these trailblazers, including Nellie Cashman, Doctor Susan La Flesche Picotte, Mary Fields, Esther Hobart Morris, and Alice Fletcher.

Why was the West so wild? Students will read about the code, or law, of the West, about cattle rustlers and cattle wars, bank robbers, women outlaws, and the famous lawmen who captured them. The notorious outlaws covered in this volume include Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Billy the Kid, and Belle Starr. The famous lawmen who fought these troublemakers include Bill, Tilghman, Wyatt Earp, and Bat Masterson.