{"product_id":"chasing-eruptions-how-volcanologists-maurice-and-katia-krafft-helped-save-60000-lives-but-lost-their-own-9780063386297","title":"Chasing Eruptions: How Volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft Helped Save 60,000 Lives-But Lost Their Own","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved \u003cem\u003eThe Mona Lisa Vanishes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBecoming Muhammad Ali\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete with stunning illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Katherine Roy, and extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about volcanoes. Katia, a curious girl who collected pebbles and dreamed of escaping her small town, grew up just a few miles away from Maurice, a boy who knew more about rocks and minerals than his own teachers. . . . When Katia and Maurice met as college students, they formed The Vulcan Team--named after the Roman god of fire--to observe, investigate, and document one of the most dangerous, natural phenomena on the planet: volcanoes!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith dynamic art from award-winning artist Katherine Roy, \u003cem\u003eChasing Eruptions\u003c\/em\u003e traces the legacy of Katia and Maurice Kraffts' volcanic photographs and films--and how their footage continues to inspire and educate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Curtis Manley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 6.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063386297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManley, Curtis:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurtis Manley\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning author of many books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read, Shawn Loves Sharks, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet. \u003c\/em\u003eHis books have appeared on ALA Notable Selections and Best of the Year lists and received multiple starred reviews. Curtis was a scientist in a previous life, and his interests range from science and technology to nature to art, haiku, and poetry. He grew up in Pennsylvania and now lives near Seattle with his wife, daughter, and cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoy, Katherine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of science-based books for children, including the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book \u003cem\u003eNeighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California's Farallon Islands, How to Be an Elephant: \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrowing Up in the African Wild, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMaking More: How Life Begins\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the illustrator of numerous other books, including \u003cem\u003eOtis and Will Discover the Deep \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSea Without a Shore\u003c\/em\u003e by Barb Rosenstock, \u003cem\u003eRed Rover\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Ho, and \u003cem\u003eThe Fire of Stars\u003c\/em\u003e by Kirsten W. Larson. She lives with her husband and sons in western Oregon, where she is busy writing and drawing her next books. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Curtis Manley \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47876557111453,"sku":"9780063386297","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_8dde0903-3c59-474c-a46c-36c775c67594.jpg?v=1777381689","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/chasing-eruptions-how-volcanologists-maurice-and-katia-krafft-helped-save-60000-lives-but-lost-their-own-9780063386297","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}