Description
Beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park and a good deal of land beyond the park lies a dormant volcano. The volcano has erupted three times in the last two million years and collapsed each time, creating a large magma pool that is responsible for the amazing features of geysers, bubbling mud pots, steam vents, and colorful hot springs. All this heat and hot water creates an environment that is great for the wonderful variety of plant life that helps to support the many mammals, fish, and birds — both large and small — that populate the park. Without the underground magma lake, much of this would not exist.
Author Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw has written a compelling story about Yellowstone National Park that will inspire youngsters not only to want to visit the park but to learn much more about it. She does a good job with back matter that has more information as well as a short history of the park and an excellent glossary. Lovely illustrations by Brie Schmida will help young readers imagine the landscape and denizens of this wondrous place. Her illustrations are filled with rich colors and enough details to keep readers engaged.
