Earth Science Collection
3-Book Hardcover Set
9781619308800
384 pages
Nomad Press Llc
Overview
A three-book set about earth science! Hands-on STEM projects make learning inclusive and immersive in these books for ages 12 to 15.In this set of three science books for middle schoolers, kids explore the earth science happening under their feet and over their heads. Titles include The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain, Sleet, and the Rising; Tide; Rocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on Geology; and The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide.
These books include hands-on STEM activities, glossary, a digital learning component through links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites, and a list of current reference works, websites, and internet resources.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
Author Bio
Julie Danneberg is a recently retired middle school teacher who has worked as both a special education and literacy teacher. She is the author of several award-winning children’s books, including the perennial best seller, First Day Jitters (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000). Julie has a BA in Education and a MA in Educational Psychology. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, and when she is not hiking and biking, she is reading and writing.Michelle Simpson is a Professional Canadian illustrator. She graduated from Sheridan College with a BAA in illustration and now works as a freelance illustrator. Michelle has written and illustrated Monsters In My House and Night Festival. She has also worked as a concept artist for children's tv shows Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate: Season 2, and Tee and Mo. Most of her inspiration comes from nature and folklore.
