Geology is an evergreen topic in elementary classrooms.
Hands-On STEM Activities Includes six science activities that promote student-led learning.
Essential Questions Highlights two to three essential questions in each chapter that encourage readers to reflect on text-to-self connections.
Vocabulary Call Outs Glossary words are bolded on the page and defined at the end of each chapter and in the back matter.
Back Matter Glossary, index, select bibliography
Meets Standards Achieves multiple Next Generation Science Standards related to Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts for grades 1 to 4. Achieves Common Core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction.
Author Involvement The author has a proven track record in quality educational nonfiction books for young people and visits schools and library in person and virtually to present educational programs based on her books.
Literacy and Skill Development Encourages the development of important skills, including observing, connecting, problem solving, and model testing.