Sacred Monsters: Journey into the Heart of the Volcanoes

Julie Roberge & Aless MC

Over the years, volcanoes have been as much a source of fascination as they are of terror. From Europe to New Zealand, from the great American parks to the highest peaks in Africa, volcanic eruptions have fueled our imagination, shaped Earth’s surface, and even triggered revolutions. Every volcano is unique and if, like icebergs, they only reveal a tiny part of themselves, the study of volcanology has enabled us to understand them better and help prevent new disasters.

In this book, beautifully illustrated by Aless MC, volcanologist Julie Roberge leads us on a fascinating tour of the world’s most famous volcanoes. Somewhere between science, history andlegends…

 

“Awarded the Bologna Ragazzi Award 2022, this outstanding non-fiction book combines scientific knowledge with examples from history and mythology.” White Ravens Catalogue 2022