Discovering the secrets of our planet can be a thrilling adventure for kids. From exploring rocks and minerals to learning about natural disasters, the wonders of the Earth are waiting to be explored in this exciting coloring book! What is our planet made of? Why do volcanoes erupt, and where are fossils found? These and other questions are answered in this engaging, well-researched coloring book.
My First Book About Our Amazing Earth explores the scientific facts behind everything from rocks and minerals to earthquakes, tsunamis, the water cycle, mountain formation, and more. Forty-six fun-to-color illustrations with easy-to-read captions make this a perfect introductory science book for children between the ages of 8 and 12. They'll explore peeling layers of rock at Yosemite National Park's Half Dome, trace the eruption of Mount St. Helens, and examine Yellowstone's famous geyser, Old Faithful. Grand Canyon fossils, space rocks, caves, glaciers, and lava are just a few of the many fascinating topics in this entertaining and informative book.
- Explore the Building Blocks: Delve into the mysteries of what our planet is made of, from the towering mountains to the deepest oceans. Forty-six fun, ready-to-color illustrations with easy-to-understand captions reveal the secrets of our planet for STEM students ages 8-12.
- Volcanic Adventures: Trace the path of molten lava and learn why volcanoes erupt. Each page brings the fiery wonders of Earth to life, enabling kids to explore the natural forces that shape our world.
- Time Travel Through Fossils: Discover the secrets in fossils and discover how these ancient remains tell us the stories of life long ago. It's like being a detective, piecing together the history of our planet!
- The Journey of a Drop: From rain to rivers, seas to the sky, and back, children will be fascinated by how water moves around our planet.
- Mountains, Caves, and Glaciers, Oh My!: Climb the highest peaks, explore the deepest caves, and slide across icy glaciers. This coloring book takes young readers on a thrilling tour of the Earth's most spectacular landscapes and explains the science behind how they're formed.
- Explore America's National Parks: Learn about some of the National Parks in the United States, such as Grand Teton, Shenandoah, the Adirondacks, and Devils Tower National Monument.
- From Space Rocks to Lava Rocks: Unravel the mysteries of space rocks and how they differ from the stones under our feet. Plus, learn about the molten magic of lava to understand the fiery heart of our planet.
- Educational Resource: My First Book About Our Amazing Earth is a valuable educational STEM tool for parents, teachers, and homeschool educators looking to stimulate curiosity and foster a love of science in children.
An accomplished science and nature illustrator, Patricia J. Wynne is the recipient of the 2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor and has won awards from Parenting Magazine, the John Burroughs Association, and the National Science Teachers Association. Patricia's artwork has appeared in galleries, magazines, newspapers, and more than 100 books for both children and adults, including numerous successful Dover titles on science and nature.
Trained as a research scientist, Donald M. Silver has written more than 80 books for students of all ages and for teachers, including his One Small Square series, which takes a close-up look at plants and animals. His numerous awards include the Children's Science Writing Award in Physics and Astronomy from the American Institute of Physicists. He and Patricia J. Wynne have co-authored several popular Dover titles on science and nature, including My First Book About Outer Space, My First Book About the Body, and My First Book About the Brain.
