The Mauna Loa: The Largest Volcano in the United States (Natural Wonders)

Provides information on the environment, plants and animals, and native people of Mauna Loa. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 2 A Massive Wonder......Page 3 Where in the World?......Page 5 A Trip Back in Time......Page 7 A Lesson in Plate Tectonics......Page 9 Life on Mauna Loa......Page 11 Early Explorers......Page 13 The Big Picture......Page 15 The People of Mauna Loa......Page 17 An Eruption of Art......Page 19 Natural Attractions......Page 21 Key Issues: Relocation......Page 23 Time Line......Page 25 What Have You Learned?......Page 27 Find Out for Yourself......Page 29 Glossary/Index......Page 31 Provides students with an understanding of the vast diversity of the American landscape Discusses Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on earth, located on the island of Hawaii