VOLCANO DREAMS: Giveaway Winners
35 individual books (no magma included) were given away to educators, school librarians, public librarians, and amazing literacy folks. With our thanks to Web of Life Children’s Books.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Volcano Dreams: A Story of Yellowstone
By Janet Fox
Illustrated by Marlo Garnsworthy
Published by Web of Life Children’s Books
ISBN-13: 9780988330382
Age Range: 5 – 9 Years
Lyrical prose and luminous paintings lead readers on a tour of the Yellowstone supervolcano, from the wolves, elk, bears, and mountain goats that roam its surface to the fiery depths of its magma chamber. Volcano Dreams knits together the vibrancy of the Yellowstone ecosystem with its explosive history, placing the everyday lives of its creatures within the context of geological time. Janet Fox’s poetic text takes us to the root of it all––– the “sleeping giant” of magma responsible for the Yellowstone landscape-–and Marlo Garnsworthy’s evocative paintings capture the awe of natural forces at work in our nation’s oldest national park.
“…This book makes a clever connection between the geology and the wildlife of America’s first national park. A gentle text and scenic illustrations depict various animals’ activities throughout the day. Then, attention turns to what’s happening underground, the processes that result in the bubbling mud pots, hissing steam vents, and roaring geysers…A helpful map on the title page shows the outlines of the caldera within the park; the backmatter includes a glossary of volcano-related words and more about this long-dormant “supervolcano.” The author’s first picture book reflects her own appreciation for this national treasure, which could inspire family visits. An unusual and appealing addition to the sense-of-wonder shelf.” —Kirkus Review
Image © Marlo Garnsworthy
ABOUT THE CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Follow the STEAM vents right into the heart of the super volcano at Yellowstone with these geology research activities.
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Volcano Dreams: Classroom STEAM Activities
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THE GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Abbot Elementary School | Ann Arbor | MI |
Albert Lea Public Library | Albert Lea | MN |
Alfred-Almond Central School | Almond | NY |
Anderson-Lee Library | Silver Creek | NY |
Barton County Library | Lamar | MI |
BHM Regional Library | Washington | NC |
Billingsley Elementary School | White Plains | MD |
Brock Road Elementary | Spotsylvania | VA |
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School | Holly Springs | NC |
Central Virginia Regional Library | Farmville | VA |
Charles County Public Schools | La Plata | MD |
CJI School | Chester | MT |
East McDowell Middle | Marion | NC |
Evansville, Vanderburgh Public Library | Evansville | IN |
Geneva Public Library | Geneva | IL |
Jefferson Public Library | Jefferson | WI |
Lakeside Junior High School Library | Springdale | AK |
Martinez Elementary School | Martinez | GA |
Meadowlake Elementary School | Mobile | AL |
Montross MS | Montross | VA |
New Tech @ Cherokee ES | Muskogee | OK |
Oxford Elementary School | Oxford | ME |
Park County Library | Cody | WY |
Ridgefield Park Public Library | Ridgefield Park | NJ |
Sidney Memorial Public Library | Sidney | NY |
Siouxland Libraries | Sioux Falls | SD |
South Parkersburg Library | Parkersburg | WV |
Sunrise Elementary | Kent | WA |
Sycamore Elementary School | Collierville | TN |
University of Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | CA |
Upshur County Public Library | Buckhannon | WV |
Warren-Trumball County Public Library | Warren | OH |
West Branch Public Library | West Branch | IA |
Whitestone Elementary library | Leander | Texas |
Educator | Macungie | PA |
HUGE THANKS from Cody, 50 miles from Yellowstone’s East Entrance!! 🙂
Don’t drop it in a fissure!
Wow, I actually won! Do I need to do anything to get my book??? How exciting!
You did! You do not need to do a thing. We have your mighty address. It will arrive before the next volcanic eruption.
Thank you so much for this beautiful nature book! It’s a great way for kids to learn about the wonders around them and the importance of our first national park!