Iggy and the Volcano is a fiction meets science story. It''s the delightful tale of a lonely little rock named Rocky who wishes for a friend and receives one in a most unexpected way. His new friend Iggy teaches him how he was formed in the heart of the earth and then blown out in a volcanic eruption. This highly entertaining story will teach children how igneous rocks are created the parts of a strato volcano and how volcanos are formed. It''s a learning experience children will want to revisit again and again. This book is an excellent introduction to earth science in a fun and engaging way for preschool and elementary children.