Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.

How do minerals form? In this Minerals title, readers will learn the answer to that question along with its causes, processes, effects, and why it is important. They will also be introduced to Friedrich Mohs, a mineralogist.

"Through lyrical text and colorful detailed artwork, the mysterious and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary and science facts"--

"What is the rock cycle? Readers will learn the answer to that question along with its process, effects, and why it is important. They will also be introduced to James Hutton, a petrologist. Bright, full-page photos fill the book, with easy-to-read text."--Amazon.com.

"Geopedia is a brief compendium of geological facts and lore, by the award-winning author of Timefulness"-- "A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries-from Acasta gneiss to Zircon-this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.Geoscientists...

Owen and his team of volcanologists journey to Iceland to determine whether a famous volcano will erupt again.

Homework Helpers: Earth Science covers all of the topics typically included in a high school or undergraduate course, including: -How to understand "the language of rocks" -The events that we see in the sky and how they affect us -Earthquakes and what they can tell us about the inside workings of our world -How to understand the weather and what the weatherman is saying -Homework Helpers: Earth Science is loaded with practical examples using everyday...

Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a elementary school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore the key concepts of Earth science and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance...

How do fossils form? In this Fossils title, readers will learn the answer to that question along with its causes, processes, effects, and why it is important. They will also be introduced to Mary Anning, a paleontologist. Bright, full-page photos fill the book, with easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.