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.
DOWNLOAD Volcano Dreams: Classroom STEAM Activities (PDF)
 

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