This book is an introduction to Hawai"i"s volcanoes, written with both children and adults in mind. It discusses kinds of volcanoes, how they erupt, kinds of lava and how a seismograph works. How the Hawaiian Islands were formed with descriptions of the volcanoes and a history of eruptions and earthqkes are included. A brief retelling of the legend of Pele, the volcano goddess, places the volcanoes in their cultural context. The many photos, maps and sketches add much to an understanding of the dynamic nature of Hawai"i"s volcanoes.