Tracking a Storm & Exploring Volcanic Activity

Explore the Strength of Volcanoes and the Power of Weather!

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Tracking a Storm and Exploring Volcanic Activity connects volcanology, meteorology, and STEAM learning in one resource. Created for grades 3-5, the two-in-one book combines Smithsonian facts, vivid photography, and interactive activities to show how people have studied volcanoes and tracked powerful storms. Readers explore the types of volcanoes, the history of deadly eruptions, how scientists learn about volcanoes, and how modern meteorologists use satellites, Doppler radar, and forecasting models to predict weather.

Inside, readers will explore:

Tracking a Storm – The powerful forces behind hurricanes, tornadoes, and lightning. Readers examine how meteorologists use Doppler radar, satellites, and supercomputers to predict dangerous weather, protect communities, and understand climate patterns.

Exploring Volcanic Activity– How volcanoes erupt and how scientists study them. Readers investigate the causes and effects of volcanic eruptions, what lies beneath Earth’s crust, and the tools scientists use to better understand these powerful natural forces.

Packed with STEAM activities, real-world science applications, and Smithsonian accuracy, this flip book helps readers connect past discoveries with modern technology while building science and critical-thinking skills.