Lifeful Stories of Lifeless Rocks breathes life into the seemingly silent world of rocks, offering readers a captivating exploration through first-person narratives. This unique book transforms ordinary rocks into vibrant storytellers, revealing their ancient origins and their significant roles in shaping Earth's history and human civilization.Each chapter presents a rock's personal journey, from its formation and transformation to its impact on the...

Rocks may seem big and bulky, but they are in a constant cycle of change. Readers learn about the cycle rocks undergo to change from one kind into another as well as the factors that play a role in the process, such as heat, pressure, and weathering. As they uncover each part of the process, readers are entertained and informed and simultaneously able to further their learning of this important cycle outside of the classroom! Eye-catching graphics,...

Metamorphic rocks are fascinating--they form from other kinds of rock and have undergone a change in temperature, pressure, or physical stress that has made them look different. Readers learn about the various ways metaphoric rocks change and form, as helpful graphic organizers detail the process and full-color photographs display them up close. This volume is sure to further readers' STEM learning, as metamorphic rocks are an important part of learning...

Weathering breaks rock, then erosion moves it. Rocks can be found just about anywhere on and below Earth's surface--even on and under water. Readers learn about the processes of weathering and erosion in this book, uncovering the various forms rocks can take and the way humans can affect the processes. Eye-catching illustrations, age-appropriate text and captions, and a concluding quiz will engage readers from the first to last page. They can further...

Known as "fire rocks," igneous rocks can form deep underground or on the surface and can be created from a volcanic eruption! Understanding the kinds of rocks that emerge from the super hot melted rock found beneath Earth's surface is an exciting reading experience. Accessible content allows readers to enhance their science curriculum. A graphic organizer presents the material in an understandable way, as fascinating photographs provide an in-depth...

Land takes center stage with this decodable title introducing key geography standards about land and landforms. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!

Get ready to get your hands dirty with Soil. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study soil, and how soil relates to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Get the dirt on...

Get ready to get your hands dirty with Crystals. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study crystals, and how crystals relate to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Get...

Get ready to get your hands dirty with The Rock Cycle. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study the rock cycle, and how the rock cycle relates to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...

This book contains facts about collecting shells that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of this hobby which includes background history of shells and mollusks dating back to the Bronze Age, research and resources, the best places to find, buy or trade shells, and how to organize, store and care for a shell collection. There is also a crafts section for the creative use of extra shells....