How Volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft Helped Save 60,000 Lives-But Lost Their OwnCurtis Manley
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Length2h 5m
About this audiobook
The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali. Complete with extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.
This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about volcanoes. Katia, a curious girl who collected pebbles and dreamed of escaping her small town, grew up just a few miles away from Maurice, a boy who knew more about rocks and minerals than his own teachers. . . . When Katia and Maurice met as college students, they formed The Vulcan Team—named after the Roman god of fire—to observe, investigate, and document one of the most dangerous, natural phenomena on the planet: volcanoes!
Chasing Eruptions traces the legacy of Katia and Maurice Kraffts’ volcanic photographs and films—and how their footage continues to inspire and educate today. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Adventure
Exploration
Nature
Hero
Survival
Journey
Hopepunk
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length2 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byDaniel Henning
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 21, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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About the author
Curtis Manley
Curtis Manley is the award-winning author of many books, including The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read, Shawn Loves Sharks, and Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet. His books have appeared on ALA Notable Selections and Best of the Year lists and received multiple starred reviews. Curtis was a scientist in a previous life, and his interests range from science and technology to nature to art, haiku, and poetry. He grew up in Pennsylvania and now lives near Seattle with his wife, daughter, and cat.View all by Curtis Manley
