Copyright Date:
2012
Edition Date:
2012
Release Date:
01/11/12
Pages:
48 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 0-531-28269-4 Perma-Bound: 0-605-54588-X
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-0-531-28269-4 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-54588-5
Dewey:
577
LCCN:
2011030963
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 CDT 2012)
GRAY, Susan H. . Geology: The Study of Rocks . ISBN 978-0-531-24676-4 ; ISBN 978-0-531-28270-0 . LC 2011031091. GRAY, Susan H. . Oceanography: The Study of Oceans . ISBN 978-0-531-24679-5 ; ISBN 978-0-531-28273-1 . LC 2011031074. GRAY, Susan H. . Paleontology: The Study of Prehistoric Life . ISBN 978-0-531-24680-1 ; ISBN 978-0-531-28274-8 . LC 2011030965. ea vol: 48p. (A True Book-Earth Science). diags. photos. reprods. further reading. glossary. index. websites. CIP. Children's Press . 2012. PLB $28; pap. $6.95. Gr 2-5 These books maintain the high standards of the established series. Each title encapsulates the field of science, the history leading to current theories and techniques, and the many specialties people pursue within each area. Even before the table of contents, readers are engaged in the topic with a challenge to determine the accuracy of two statements. The science is then introduced, often with questions and always with a focus on what scientists in the field are doing. A history chapter introduces key events and groundbreaking scientists and then reviews them in a time line. Midway through each title, "The Big Truth" section looks at a high-interest topic, such as "The Deep, Deep Sea" ( Oceanography ) and "The Facts Behind Mass Extinction" ( Paleontology ). An occasional focus page highlights a specific event or adds detail to a topic. Geology explains the differences between rocks and minerals, while Ecology looks at the cane toad problem in Australia. The final chapters look at ongoing work and challenges for the future. Each title concludes with a brief selection of kid-centric statistics and answers to the opening statements. Additional back matter includes references to strong print and online resources. Engaging writing, accurate science, and carefully selected and captioned photographs on each page make these titles invaluable. Carol S. Surges, Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Word Count:
2,870
Reading Level:
5.2
Interest Level:
2-5
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 5.2
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 149322
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:4.6 /
points:3.0 /
quiz:Q56605
Lexile:
750L
Guided Reading Level:
Z
Fountas & Pinnell:
Z
Discover how ecologists study the relationships between living things, climates, and Earth itself.
A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Our planet is a complicated place. Millions upon millions of living things all depend on one another to form a complex web of life.