Unsolved Questions About Earth

by Myra Faye Turner

Overview

How did Earth form? Where did all the water come from? How did Earth’s plates begin to shift? When it comes to our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of Earth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669002529
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Unsolved Science
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	775,031
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Myra Faye Turner is a New Orleans-based poet and author. She has written for grownups, but prefers writing for young readers. She has written two dozen nonfiction books for children and young adults, covering diverse topics like politics, the Apollo moon landing, edible insects, and U.S. history. When she’s not writing, she spends her days reading, napping, and drinking coffee.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Our Mysterious Planet 4

Chapter 1 How Did Earth Form? 6

Chapter 2 When and How Did Earth's Plates Begin Moving? 10

Chapter 3 Where Did Earths Water Come From? 14

Chapter 4 Why Did All the Dinosaurs Die Out? 18

Chapter 5 What Lives in the Deepest Parts of the Ocean? 22

Chapter 6 What Lies at the Center of Earth? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Cross-curricular science content presented in high-interest format;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Science is all about answering questions, and this series looks at ongoing investigations. Each book introduces readers to its theme and includes a reminder of the scientific method. The text then covers what scientists have already learned as well as current explorations. Captioned images and text boxes add even more information about plate tectonics, black holes, or the panspermia theory. Sidebars take readers to hydrothermal vents and on the search for a Goldilocks planet. Back matter includes a glossary and suggested books and websites for more exploration. VERDICT A great way to add current inquiry topics to your collection and perfect for students who never run out of questions.

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