Earth Science Detectives

Earth's mighty volcanoes offer more than a spectacular show when they explode. They're also clues about what happens deep inside Earth's surface. The text presents essential science concepts, such as heat and pressure, while explaining how the different types of volcanoes contribute to Earth's dazzling landscapes. This volume's manageable text, engaging visuals, diagrams, fact boxes, glossary, index, and websites help readers build the STEM skills needed in the classroom.

As a land that's constantly in flux, Earth sometimes reveals clues about the plants, animals, and other organisms that lived long ago. Fossils teach us much about what life was like millions of years ago, answering the questions of how Earth changed and maybe even why it changed. This essential Earth science topic is thoroughly explained through manageable text, fact boxes, informational charts and diagrams, and a glossary and index. Readers will become young Earth detectives by the time they're through with this text.

Weather plays a great role in our daily lives, but it doesn't just determine what we wear or if we can go outside. The different kinds of weather are clues about Earth's climate and atmosphere. Readers will learn about everything from rain and snow to extreme weather such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and more. This text encourages readers to use their STEM skills to critically think about what the weather reveals about Earth. Diagrams, charts, fact boxes, eye-catching images, a glossary, index, and websites create a comprehensive learning experience.

Sedimentary rocks are like time capsules. Each layer contains clues about what life was like at the time the layers were formed. Readers will uncover the fascinating science behind rock formation through text that's both informative and engaging. Helpful diagrams and charts reinforce the concepts covered in the text, while allowing readers to visualize concepts they encounter in STEM learning. A glossary, index, and reference websites encourage readers to seek out additional information on their own, using the detective skills learned in this book to explore the world around them.

Scientists learn a lot about Earth by examining fault lines. Readers will learn how scientists use fault lines as clues about what's happening under Earth's surface. This important geological concept is made easy through age-appropriate language, colorful images, informative diagrams and charts, and fact boxes. The text reinforces STEM skills necessary for understanding Earth science. Opportunities for additional learning are offered through a glossary, index, and websites.

Glaciers have been shaping Earth for hundreds of thousands of years. Readers will learn how to identify clues they've left behind in their wake, such as mountains, valleys, moraines, and more. The manageable text, informative diagrams, and colorful images make this Earth science concept easy to understand. This volume's content, visuals, fact boxes, glossary, index, and websites help reinforce the STEM skills students need for successful classroom learning.