The Atmosphere

By Rebecca Woodbury PH D

The atmosphere is the part of Earth that contains the air we breathe. It extends 60 miles (97 km) above the surface of Earth and is made up of different gas molecules. (Molecules and atoms are defined.) The atmosphere is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapor gases as well as small amounts of other gases. When you breathe, all the gases in the air go into your lungs. Your body uses the oxygen, and the other gases just go in and out of your lungs. Special cells in the lungs take oxygen out of the air so the body can use it to make energy. (Cells are defined.) All types of weather take place in the atmosphere with weather patterns changing over time and from place to place in the world. Climate refers to the usual weather patterns in a particular area.

Pronunciation guide. 24 pages with colorful photographs and illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5, Word count 351, Lexile measure 580L.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1953542182
• ISBN13: 9781953542182
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Real Science-4-Kids
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7