Volcano Alert! is a narrative about two scientists who discover that an active volcano is about to erupt near a town. They warn the townspeople, who evacuate, and they try to save the town from being covered in lava.
Curriculum link:
Science: Earth and space sciences Civics and Citizenship: Communities working together
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:
Using multiple sources of information to solve words