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Earth's lithosphere is the rigid, outer part of the planet, including the crust and upper mantle. Readers of this informative guide will learn about the types of rock, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary, that make up the lithosphere-and how they come together to form the rock cycle. They'll also see how the movement of tectonic plates inside Earth creates landforms and natural events. Helping to fulfill standards in the earth science curriculum, this book features vibrant photographs and in-depth sidebars.

"Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In [this book], readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Books use considerate text that's written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers"--Provided by publisher.

"... young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the world around them, featuring floods, hurricanes, volcanoes, deserts and more"--Amazon.

"Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Earth! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes our home planet so special. Explore its watery surface, its protective atmosphere, and more"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the planet Earth that provides facts, a craft activity, and a glossary.

The Sun appears larger than other stars because it is so close to Earth. It takes about 500 seconds for the Sun's light to reach Earth. Learn more about the Sun and the relationship between the Earth and the Sun.

There are billions of trillions of stars in the universe and approximately 9,000 of them can be seen with the naked eye. Learn more about stars and the relationship between the Earth and stars.

The Moon is the brightest object seen in the night sky, which is actually light reflected from the Sun. Learn more about the Moon and its relationship with Earth.

When the Wind disappears, young windling Aria and her best friend gryphling friend Gwyn embark on a quest to bring them back, but when all the natural elements begin to vanish one by one, Aria realizes that there is a darker mischief at play.

Explores what the geological layers of the Earth are, how they formed, and methods scientists use to study them. Includes fun activities for readers to do, as well as illustrations, photographs, and a glossary.