Planet Earth : Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids by Kathleen M. Reilly (2019, Hardcover)

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PublisherNomad Press
ISBN-101619307405
ISBN-139781619307407
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038445229

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Book TitlePlanet Earth : Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicScience & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Recycling & Green Living, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
Publication Year2019
IllustratorCasteel, Tom, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorKathleen M. Reilly
Book SeriesBuild It Yourself Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2018-278283
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for Kathleen Reilly for Explore Soil! School Library Connection "Through engaging text, sidebars, graphics, and projects, this book just might change the way readers think about soil . . . The kid-friendly arrangement with a fair dose of humor and comic book illustrations means younger readers will be able to enjoy this book independently. Teachers of budding scientists will also enjoy this book for the depth of information covered. Recommended.", Booklist Top 10 Nonfiction Series for 2020 Build It Environmental Science (4 titles) Gr. 4-8. Mixing comics and thoughtfully designed activities with solid information, this series accessibly explores with precision such topics as biodiversity, biomes, and Earth's garbage problem.
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToSixth Grade
Dewey Decimal363.7
Table Of ContentTimeline Introduction: Welcome to Planet Earth Chapter 1: Earth: Our Spot in Space Make Your Own Backyard Pond Make Your Own Tullgren Funnel Whole World Granola Chapter 2: The Planet of Air and Water Watch Plants Breathe Make Your Own Giant Air Blaster Is It Acidic Make Your Own Miniature Water Cycle Chapter 3: Our Star, the Sun Make Your Own Solar-Powered Oven Make Your Own Solar Chimney Make Your Own Heat Transfer Project Chapter 4: Life on Earth Pond Exploration Kit Make Your Own Biodiversity Journal Chapter 5: Pollution Make Your Own Effects of Acids Experiment Air Pollution Collection Cards Chapter 6: Climate Change Global Warming in a Jar Propagate Your Own Tree Make Your Own Ozone Depletion Experiment Chapter 7: Recycling Make Your Own Naturally Dyed Shopping Tote Do Some Vermicomposting Make Your Own Scratch-and-Sniff Recycled Paper Chapter 8: Finding the Balance Make Your Own Hydroponic Planter Glossary Metric Conversions Resources Essential Questions Index
SynopsisThe environment is all around us, whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country. Sometimes, it's easy to ignore. But forgetting about the environment isn't an option if we want our planet to be healthy! Planet Earth: Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids introduces middle grade readers to all the parts of the natural world, including the oceans, the atmosphere, the earth, and everything in between. In this book, kids master ecology basics, such as the food web and animal habitats, while also learning about environmental issues such as wind and solar power, endangered species, climate change, and more. Stories about new innovations in fields such as recycling, agriculture, and energy production galvanize readers to turn their creative thinking skills to their own inventions. Planet Earth includes hands-on STEM activities and critical thinking exercises to encourage readers to discover connections among their observations of their immediate environment and the larger world around them. Fun facts, links to online primary sources and other supplemental material, and essential questions encourage readers to ask themselves what they could do differently to make the world a healthier place. Planet Earth is part of a set of four Build It Environmental Science books that explore the history and science of the planet and all that live on it through hands-on STEM activities and real-life environmental connections. Other titles in this series are Biodiversity , Garbage , and Biomes . Nomad Press books integrate content with participation. Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers., The environment is all around us, whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country. Sometimes, it's easy to ignore. But forgetting about the environment isn't an option if we want our planet to be healthy! Planet Earth: Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids introduces middle grade readers to all the parts of the natural world, including the oceans, the atmosphere, the earth, and everything in between. In this book, kids master ecology basics, such as the food web and animal habitats, while also learning about environmental issues such as wind and solar power, endangered species, climate change, and more. Stories about new innovations in fields such as recycling, agriculture, and energy production galvanize readers to turn their creative thinking skills to their own inventions. Planet Earth includes hands-on STEM activities and critical thinking exercises to encourage readers to discover connections among their observations of their immediate environment and the larger world around them. Fun facts, links to online primary sources and other supplemental material, and essential questions encourage readers to ask themselves what they could do differently to make the world a healthier place. Planet Earthis part of a set of four Build It Environmental Science books that explore the history and science of the planet and all that live on it through hands-on STEM activities and real-life environmental connections. Other titles in this series are Biodiversity, Garbage, and Biomes. Nomad Press books integrate content with participation. Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers., Discover the story of our planet in Planet Earth: Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids! Middle school kids master ecology basics while learning all about the balance among the natural parts of the world and how and environmental issues such as climate change threaten this delicate balance. Essential questions, fun facts, and hands-on STEM experiments make this book a fully immersive learning experience!, The environment is all around us, whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country. Sometimes, it's easy to ignore. But forgetting about the environment isn't an option if we want our planet to be healthy Planet Earth: Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids introduces middle grade readers to all the parts of the natural world, including the oceans, the atmosphere, the earth, and everything in between. In this book, kids master ecology basics, such as the food web and animal habitats, while also learning about environmental issues such as wind and solar power, endangered species, climate change, and more. Stories about new innovations in fields such as recycling, agriculture, and energy production galvanize readers to turn their creative thinking skills to their own inventions. Planet Earth includes hands-on STEM activities and critical thinking exercises to encourage readers to discover connections among their observations of their immediate environment and the larger world around them. Fun facts, links to online primary sources and other supplemental material, and essential questions encourage readers to ask themselves what they could do differently to make the world a healthier place. Planet Earth is part of a set of four Build It Environmental Science books that explore the history and science of the planet and all that live on it through hands-on STEM activities and real-life environmental connections. Other titles in this series are Biodiversity , Garbage , and Biomes . Nomad Press books integrate content with participation. Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
LC Classification NumberMLCM 2021/44804 (G)

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