erosion

Explores the Earth's changes due to water and erosion. Video adventures include dams, deltas, glaciers and rivers.

Landforms is the term used to describe the various features, shapes, and types of land that cover more than a quarter of the Earth's surface. In this fascinating book, readers can find out about the variety of land formations found around the world--including plains, mountains, canyons, and caves.

Rocks break down through the processes of erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through graphic organizers and simple, at-level text what causes erosion and weathering, and how this process is part of the rock cycle. Chapters explore topics such as how erosion and weathering create landforms and form sediment. The human role in erosion and weathering is also explained: both how human actions can exacerbate these processes and steps people take to slow them down. Videos, photographs, and graphic organizers create an enhanced experience in the interactive eBook version. These features supplement the print version with additional high-interest information.

Introduces erosion to young readers, discussing what it is and the different types of erosion.

Explores the many facets of Niagara Falls and the toll nature has taken it.

Describes the natural forces that cause weathering, erosion, and deposition and shows how these processes have impacted natural structures around the world; presents a hands-on demonstration of how running water erodes different kinds of soil; and discusses modern methods of conservation.

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition, and their effects on Earth's surface; and includes a demonstration of how running water erodes different types of soil.

Ms. Fizzle takes her class on a field trip to learn all about water, from the life cycle of a drop of water to erosion.

Explores volcanoes and what causes them to erupt. Discusses lava, pyroclastic materials, and the Ring of Fire. Also weathering and erosion, including processes such as frost wedging, exfoliation and thermal expansion, and chemical weathering.