Introduces basic facts about geography, weather, and the composition of the earth with instructions for related experiments and projects.

"The planet we call home is a fascinating place. Readers may wonder about the forces behind powerful natural events such as earthquakes and ocean waves. This intriguing title allows them to understand these concepts firsthand in a safe and controlled setting through multiple hands-on activities. These include creating a building from candy that can withstand earthquake forces and modeling ocean erosion using household items. Each title features step-by-step...

"Illustrated instructions for experiments pertaining to changes on Earth, including plate tectonics, erosion, the greenhouse effect, and glaciers"--

"Step-by-step instructions for activities pertaining to Earth, including its rotation in space, seasons, gravity, and matter"--

"Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Oil Energy Projects from the history of oil, where it comes from, and how we use it. They'll make an oil well in a jar, practice core sampling with a cupcake, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint...

This book teaches young readers how the forces of erosion have worked through wind, water, sand, and more to create the many features of Earth, from the worn-away banks of the smallest creek to the stunning landmark that is the Grand Canyon. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.

There's plenty to discover about the planet we call Earth, and this vivacious volume summons readers to pay attention to the wonderful world around them. Packed with must-know facts and illustrated step-by-step activities, readers are invited to experience and investigate, rather than just read about, earth-science topics such as habitats and extreme weather events.

This book teaches young readers about how Earth's tectonic plates lead to features such as mountains and ocean trenches, as well as natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.