The Simple Science of Dirt

by Emily James

Overview

Dirt is all around us. It is found on every continent on Earth. But what is it made of? What is its purpose? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience to encourage deeper understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515770923
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Simply Science
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Dirt? 4

Types of Dirt 8

Layers of Dirt 14

Who Lives in Dirt? 18

What Do We Use Dirt For? 22

How Can We Take Care of Dirt? 24

Dig In! 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Easy-to-read, fact-filled text and clear photos will engage kids while making a complex topic accessible for pre-readers and early readers. Common Core questions and hands-on experiments in each book encourage analysis and understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.