Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover (America's National Parks)

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is the home of Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, and Mauna Loa, the most massive. Author Stephen Feinstein tells of the Hawaiian islands' geology, early Polynesian inhabitants and the legend of their volcano goddess, Pele, and the discovery of the area by explorer James Cook. He describes the park's ecological zones and wildlife including endangered species. A description of activities in the park is also included.