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Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! Volcanic eruptions, vampire bats, feathered velociraptors, and more await you in SCIENCE COMICS. In a not-so-distant future our world is as cold as a frozen burrito. But can humanity save itself by harnessing a power that dwells inside the Earth? Explode into the world of geology in Volcanoes: Fire and Life! A lot of magic happens under the Earth's crust. Thanks to magma vents, shifting continental plates, and volcanic eruptions, we know that our planet is alive and in motion. Alongside Aurora, a young explorer, you'll learn that volcanoes are just one of the massively powerful forces at work on our planet. From catastrophic destruction to the creation of new land masses, volcanoes have made their mark on our amazing Earth.
About the Author
Jon Chad has been producing handmade minicomics and zines since 2006. Jon has illustrated books for clients including the Atlanta Braves, the FBI, and has been commissioned to make minicomics for Cartoon Network's Regular Show and Adventure Time. Jon Chad's book Leo Geo and his Miraculous Journey through the Center of the Earth was released by Roaring Brook Press in March 2012 and the sequel, Leo Geo and the Cosmic Crisis, will be released this November. Jon lives in White River Junction, VT and teaches book-making and screen-printing at the Center for Cartoon Studies.
