Egeran's Mountain - Diane, Tracy

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Résumé :
Teenagers Emma and Brody are at it again as they jump into the magical Crystal Cave and land in Italy in the year 2050 to collect a rare mineral from the top of the world's most dangerous volcano. Little do they know that the typically quiet Mount Vesuvius is just about to roar to life for the first time in over 100 years.When Rose sneaks to the future and finds that Emma and Brody are in grave danger, she races to find Max and asks her to help save their friends. As Emma and Brody team with a group of college students to climb up the crater's summit over 300 feet in the air to collect the prized samples, they must risk their lives to save their friends when a terrible rockslide turns into the nightmare of a full volcanic eruption. Will Rose and Max arrive in time to save Emma, Brody, and their best friend, Aspen? Will the secret of the crystal cave be lost forever? And, why did a simple rock and mineral collection put so many lives in jeopardy?As the mystery of who destroyed Mr. M's rock and mineral collection is solved, Max is shocked to learn the reason why and more determined than ever to save her friends...and her family.Egeran's Mountain is the fourth book in the middle-grade adventure/sci-fi series Crystal Cave Adventures. If you like a little excitement thrown in with your science, then you'll love Tracy Diane's fast-paced and exciting series. For more fun and games, get the Egeran's Mountain Activity Book, too!

Biographie:
Tracy Diane combines her scientific expertise with storytelling talent to inspire her readers. Born in Princeton, West Virginia, she discovered her passion for geology during her freshman year at Furman University, where what began as required science credits transformed into a lifelong career path. After earning her Bachelor of Science in geology from Furman and a Master's degree from the University of South Carolina, Tracy worked as an environmental consultant before founding Mini Me Geology and The Rock Detectives Club-educational platforms that make earth science accessible and exciting for children and families. Her Crystal Cave Adventures series merges her love of geology with middle-grade adventure fiction. Tracy currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina, where the Blue Ridge Mountains provide constant inspiration for her writing....

Sommaire:
Tracy Diane was born and raised in Princeton, West Virginia. She grew up swimming and playing in the band. It wasn't until her twenties that she realized how much she loved a good story. Tracy attended Furman University planning to be a business major. Since Furman is a liberal arts school she had to take science and chose two geology classes during her freshman year, which changed her path. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in geology from Furman she went on to receive a Master of Science degree in geology at the University of South Carolina. Tracy worked as an environmental consultant for many years, and then she took her love of rocks and minerals and turned it into a small business. Mini Me Geology's line of rocks, minerals, and fossils keep her busy when she is not writing her new Crystal Cave Adventures series. Tracy lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with her two kids, their very large Great Pyrenees, Brutus, and cute cat, Brooks....