Books About Volcanic Eruptions

The Best Volcanic Eruptions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about volcanic eruptions? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980
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Our 2 Favorite Books About Volcanic Eruptions

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #14 in the I Survived series

A young girl and her friends must survive a volcanic eruption in the wilderness

107 pages· 12,161 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,969 ratings
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe's peaceful life is shattered when Mount St. Helens erupts violently. Trapped in a deadly volcanic disaster, Jess must navigate the chaos of ash and rock to survive. With her friends injured and danger all around, can she find a way to safety before it's too late? This gripping tale of survival thrusts readers into the heart of one of America's most catastrophic natural events, where every moment counts and courage is the only way out.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Maribel Versus the Volcano

By Jane Pica (Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Girls Survive series

A girl defies evacuation orders as Mt. St. Helens erupts.

112 pages· 12,465 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings
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Summary: In 1980s Washington, twelve-year-old Maribel defies evacuation orders to retrieve forgotten belongings as Mt. St. Helens erupts. With ash descending, she must find focus to survive the chaos. Will her determination be enough to escape nature's fury?
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