The four seasons on Earth follow the same pattern year after year. Both people and animals have found ways to adapt to and live with the weather brought about by each season. Includes science and reading activities and a word list.
Presents information on earthquakes, in simple text with illustrations, discussing how they happen, what their devastating effects can be, where the danger zones are, and how they can be predicted. www.av2books.com (book code Q609595, security question "world".
An exploration of rocks that describes the three main types, formations and where they are found, the work of geologists, rock cycles, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code J66825, security question "Crystal".
An introduction to minerals that discusses different types, how they are identified, where they are found, common uses, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code S917135, security question "dull".
An introduction to the rock cycle that discusses types of rocks, how it works, weathering, erosion, sediment, fossils, the work of geologists, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code E454830, security question "not".
Presents information on fossils, in simple text with illustrations, discussing what they are, how they form, where they can be found, and what they say about the past. www.av2books.com (book code H318392, security question "millions".
Explains what volcanoes are and how they are studied, looks at types of volcanoes and eruptions, discusses the dangers associated with volcanoes, and includes profiles of major volcanoes around the world.
Describes the difference between rocks, minerals, and gems. Explains how different types of rock were formed. Describes the properties that are used to identify minerals, and explores different places where rocks and minerals are found. Shows how rocks are used every day, sometimes in new ways.
Explores the motion of Earth and the moon in relation to the sun, and explains why season occur. Identifies factors that cause the moon's phases. Discusses how ancient peoples made innovations such as Stonehenge based on their observations of the sky. Explains what causes solar and lunar eclipses. Identifies ways in which satellites help scientists track data about the earth.
