sand

Dirt?s not all that interesting?or is it? In truth, Earth?s soil is one of the major reasons life on the planet can exist! In this book, readers will learn that there?s far more to dirt and soil than the stuff you get on your sneakers or sweep off your front steps. Illustrations will show more about soil?s origins and makeup, as well as the nutrients it provides for growing things. Projects and activities allow young geologists to put what they?re learning into practice and get their hands dirty as they investigate the world beneath our feet.

"Claire sees lava, sandy beaches, and undersea coral reefs on her island of Hawai'i. Yet she dreams of snow falling from the sky, snowflakes melting on her tongue, and most of all, building a snowman. See how Claire's dreams become 'real' as she learns to appreciate the island she call home"--Provided by publisher.

"Claire sees . . . [lava, sandy beaches, and undersea coral reefs] on her island of Hawai'i. Yet she dreams of snow falling from the sky, snowflakes melting on her tongue, and most of all, building a snowman. See how Claire's dreams become 'real' as she learns to appreciate the island she call home"--Provided by publisher.

On the planet Taldain, there are two distinct sides--Dayside is in permanent sunlight while Darkside remains in a perpetual night. With many of the Sand Masters from the Dayside killed in an ambush, they have put their hopes in Kenton, despite his inexperience, to uncover the plot against them. And when he teams up with Khriss, a duchess from Darkside, it's unclear how much his new cohort can be trusted.

"Underpowered and overwhelmed, Kenton tries to hold the Sand Masters together as forces political and personal conspire against them. Now, in one final push, Kenton must tap the most dangerous depths of his own abilities to combat the enemies within his own guild, and discover the truth behind the ambush that killed his father and almost destroyed the Sand Masters for good"--Provided by publisher.

"C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8 are on a special mission to the desert planet of Tatooine for the Resistance, but between befriending banthas and cheering on pod races, BB-8 and R2-D2 are having a hard time focusing. What's a droid to do but have some fun in the sun? It's a good thing everyone's favorite protocol droid is on hand to keep the mission on track. But one thing is for certain, C-3PO does not like sand!"--OCLC.

On the planet Taldain, there are two distinct sides--Dayside is in permanent sunlight while Darkside remains in a perpetual night. With many of the Sand Masters from the Dayside killed in an ambush, they have put their hopes in Kenton, despite his inexperience, to uncover the plot against them. And when he teams up with Khriss, a duchess from Darkside, it's unclear how much his new cohort can be trusted.

Discover how sand is transformed into glass in this beautiful book.

Describes sand, silt, and mud and their role in the rock cycle.