Overview
Readers explore the science of plate tectonics in a way that makes complex topics fun and understandable.
Uses an inquiry-based approach to encourage readers to reach their own conclusions about topics scientists are still exploring.
Readers gain a solid understanding of how the physical world evolves over time.
Children learn the reasons behind major natural events such as earthquakes, changing them from an unknown, scary event to something understandable.
Fosters the utilization of the scientific method by modeling its use.
This STEM-focused book uses an inquiry-based approach and open-ended activities to encourage creative thinking.
Meets the NSTA’s NGSS earth and space science standards for middle school.
Links to online primary sources promote further thought and exploration beyond the page to deepen readers' curiosity about this topic.
Meets the Common Core state standards in language arts for reading informational text.
Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level.
Author Bio
Kathleen Reilly has written several books for Nomad Press, including Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself; Explore Weather and Climate! With 25 Great Projects; Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects, and Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth’s Most Destructive Forces. Kate lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Chad Thompson is a graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design and has worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation studio in Florida animating movies. He illustrated Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture for Nomad Press. Chad lives in Kissimmee, Florida.
