Examining Erosion (Searchlight Books ™ ― Do You Dig Earth Science?) - Softcover

Riley, Joelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467707902 ISBN 13: 9781467707909

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group, 2013

Synopsis

Earth is changing every day. Erosion makes giant mountains smaller and rivers wider, but it happens so slowly most people don't even notice. Do you know what erosion is? Or what causes it? Explore the amazing eroding world in this book.

About this title

About the Author

Joelle Riley is a writer of numerous children's science books. She lives with her hounds and cats in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-These traditional presentations cover the rudiments of earth science with mixed results. In an effort to keep things introductory, theories are sometimes stated as facts and important terms and details lack emphasis and clear explanations. With its relatively simple topic, Soil is the strongest title, while Crust is the most confusing because it attempts to explain too much too quickly. Photos and diagrams with descriptive captions are included, sometimes only adding confusion. Other topics beg for further visual clarification. Fossils, Crust, and Minerals touch upon scientists' roles. Half-hearted suggestions for hands-on activities show up in Rocks and Soil. Most titles end with an explanation of the topic's relevance or how readers can become involved in protecting or studying them. Teaching resources are available from the publisher's website. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1467707902
• ISBN 13: 9781467707909
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 40