Earth Science Explorers

When children look up at the sky, their natural curiosity leads to many questions. Why does the moon seem to change shape? Why does the sky look like it's different colors at different times? What are stars made of? These questions and more are addressed with this guide that is geared toward curious early learners. As young readers explore the simple narrative, they discover fascinating facts about the things they see in the sky, including facts about the sun, moon, and stars. These important science curriculum topics are presented alongside vibrant full-color photographs.

More than 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered by water, which makes studying the ocean an integral part of early Earth science lessons. Through full-color photographs and age-appropriate scientific information, readers dive deep into the world's oceans to learn about this important part of the planet. They're presented with fun and fascinating facts about the ocean, such as its role in the water cycle and the animals and creatures that call it home. Readers are encouraged to think about ways to protect the ocean, as this volume fosters a spirit of environmental conservation and appreciation.

From sunny days to thunderstorms, weather plays an important part in our daily lives, but what causes the different kinds of weather? As readers explore the answer to this question, they'll learn basic science facts and strengthen their understanding of how science concepts are at work all around us every day. Fun facts are presented through age-appropriate and achievable text, allowing readers to independently discover information. Full-color photographs of a variety of weather events create an engaging visual component to this essential Earth science learning experience.

Many kids love to play in the dirt or grow plants in pots of soil, but how much do they actually know about what soil is made of and how it helps things grow? With this fun and fact-filled guide, readers get the dirt on dirt! They'll enjoy an introductory look at soil horizons, and learn how soil affects living things and how living things affect soil. Readers are given an up-close look through detailed, full-color photographs. Basic Earth science curriculum topics are presented in an accessible way that encourages independent learning.

Learning about the seasons is an essential part of early Earth science curricula, and it's also a great way to connect science to tangible changes in the world around us. Through the informative narrative and full-color photographs that fill the pages of this accessible guide to the four seasons, readers gain a deeper understanding of the many natural changes that come with each season. They'll learn why the earth has seasons and how the changing of seasons affects Earth's animals, plants, and people.

Much of the earth's crust is made up of rocks. Through this age-appropriate guide to this common Earth science curriculum topic, readers gain an early appreciation for the different types of rocks that make up the Earth. They'll learn how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed, where they are found, and what they look like. Dazzling photographs support the fact-filled narrative. This educational and engaging reading experience encourages early learners to use their natural curiosity to discover amazing things about the world around them.