Geologie

Guides the reader in gaining a fuller appreciation of the natural landscape by posing questions and suggesting observations they can make for themselves. Includes such topics as how to determine the shape of the earth, where rain and snow come from, the various ways that water circulates over land, and why the sea is salt. Lays the foundation for a lifetime of ongoing interest in and observation of ever-changing geographical features, with a greater understanding of how it came to be the way it is today.

Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: ROCK, FOSSIL, AND SHELL HUNTING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and rock collectors.<BR><BR>Make every day an adventure with the included:<BR>- Immersive activities to get you exploring<BR>- Write-in sections to journal about experiences<BR>- Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers<BR><BR>No experience is required-only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to rocks, fossils & shells includes:<BR>- Digging, chiseling, hammering, and wading for rocks and minerals<BR>- Identifying rocks & minerals by location, texture, color, shape, and size<BR>- Determining between rocks, geodes, and space rocks<BR>- Finding fossils and setting up a dig site<BR>- Searching and snorkeling for shells<BR>- Storing and displaying your collection<BR>And so much more!<BR><BR>Also from the OUTDOOR SCHOOL series:<BR>- Hiking and Camping<BR>- Animal Watching<BR>- Gardening<BR>- Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting<BR>- Outdoor School Essentials: Survival Skills<BR>- Outdoor School Essentials: Animal Tracks<BR>- Spot & Sticker Animals<BR>- Spot & Sticker Plants<BR>- Spot & Sticker Birds<BR>- Spot & Sticker Oceans<BR>- Spot & Sticker Butterflies & Moths

A fun and informative introduction to the earth science happening beneath our feet, packed with hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects that help readers ages 12 to 15 discover the amazing world of geology! Did you know that minerals were necessary for the beginning of life? Or that geothermal power could provide all the energy the world needs? Planet Earth is our home, but how much do you really know about the world beneath your feet? Rocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on Geology offers a glimpse under the surface of the earth and explores the forces that have shaped--and continue to shape--our world. - Make career connections and learn all that geologists do, including help communities find water and plan how to use it, find the safest places to construct buildings and roads, help oil and gas companies find resources to keep our homes and schools powered, help the environment by investigating climate change in the past, predicting the future, and exploring ways to trap poisonous carbon deep underground. - Middle schoolers dive deep into earth science with a discussion of plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and erosion, while exploring the earth as an energy resource and looking ahead toward what the future might bring in terms of the planet. - Science-minded STEM activities such as constructing a model turbine, making a geologic timescale with a roll of toilet paper, and comparing energy sources encourage young readers to think like geologists, while critical thinking exercises, essential questions related to geology, fascinating facts, links to online resources, and brief sidebars encourage readers to explore their incredible planet. About the Inquire & Investigate Earth Science set and Nomad Press Rocks and Minerals is part of a set of three Inquire & Investigate Earth Science books that explore the earth, the atmosphere, and everything in between. The other titles in this series are The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide and The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain, Sleet, and the Rising Tide. Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Explores methods and devices scientists use to explore the seafloor, focusing on their history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind earthquakes. Max helps young readers understand why earthquakes happen and how we can protect against them.

Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire!

Time for a fossil hunt! Digging through a layer of sedimentary rock, scientists uncover many relics of prehistoric Earth. Tiny trilobites prove that a vast desert was once an ocean. Huge dinosaur fossils show where dinosaurs once roamed! With this title, readers will learn about the types of fossils, how they form, and why scientists study them today. This title includes engaging special features such as a fossil profile, a fossil comparison chart, formation diagrams, and more, all designed to introduce readers to the fascinating world of fossils.

This captivating title looks at extinction--from the dinosaurs, 65 million years ago, to the possible extinction of species in our world today.