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1) Canyons
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group's PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
2) Islands
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group's PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
3) Continents
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the seven continents and how the earth's plates are always moving and changing the continents.
4) Mountains
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
Described as craggy, rocky, or glacial, among a host of other descriptors, the Earth's geosphere-that is, its solid foundation-is subject to incredible variation. It is these permutations that inform the study of the geological sciences. This field involves not only the study of rocks, minerals, and landforms, but also that of glaciers, fossils, volcanoes, and other aspects of the Earth's surface. This sweeping volume examines the various branches...
6) Landforms
Author
Language
English
Description
The planet's natural dips and elevations, slopes and structures, stud the world's landscapes and enrich its panoramas. However, the Earth's landforms should not be viewed as anomalies in its topography; rather, they are often invaluable components of ecosystems and hold significant clues to the natural forces that fashion our environment. This comprehensive volume examines the various landforms-from mountains to caves to glaciers-that can be found...
7) Minerals
Author
Language
English
Description
Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their...
8) Rocks
Author
Language
English
Description
Often concealing millennia worth of Earth's history, rocks seem to project an impression of durability and permanence that belies their transformation over time. Seen in all shapes and sizes and found in many of the planet's ecosystems, rocks have been subject to various natural forces that have affected such attributes as their elasticity, strength, and ductility (that is, their ability to be fashioned into a new form). The general properties as...
10) Islands
Author
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the basic characteristics of an island.
11) Mountains
Author
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the basic characteristics of a mountain.
13) Plateaus
Author
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the basic characteristics of plateaus.
14) Valleys
Author
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the basic characteristics of valleys.
16) Canyons
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Canyons, early fluent readers learn about the geologic process that creates a canyon out of solid rock. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these majestic landforms. An infographic illustrates how big the Grand Canyon is, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about canyons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
17) Caves
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the fascinating world of caves. Readers will learn how caves form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make caves their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.
18) Caves
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Caves, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that create caves, as well as the unique animals and formations inside. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these fascinating landforms. An infographic illustrates how a cave column forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about caves using our safe search engine that...
20) Islands
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the fascinating world of islands. Readers will learn how islands form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make islands their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.
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