Matthews, Rupert.

The eruption of Krakatoa / Rupert Matthews ; illustrated by Tony Smith and Peter Bull. - New York : Bookwright Press, 1989. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Great disasters .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Describes the the eruption of the volcanic mountain of Krakatoa, west of the island of Java in 1883. Discusses the cultural history and daily life of the island's peoples, the buildup of the volcano, and life on the island today.

ISBN: 0531182398

LCCN: 88004100 /AC

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Volcanoes.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Krakatoa (Indonesia)--Eruption, 1883--Juvenile literature.
Krakatoa (Indonesia)--Eruption, 1883.

LC Class. No.: QE523.K73 / M38 1989

Dewey Class. No.: 959.8