When a volcano erupts, Gopher is among the few animals to survive but the tunnels that he digs once the earth stops shaking help the mountain recover by providing shade and soft soil for animals and plants to make a fresh start. Includes facts and activities. Interest Level: K-3 Reading Level: 3.7 ATOS Book Level: 3.7 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 149703EN Lexile Measure: 740 Lexile Code: AD (Adult Directed) Fountas & Pinnell: M.