A fun and informative introduction to the earth science happening
beneath our feet, packed with hands-on science experiments and STEM
research projects that help readers ages 12 to 15 discover the amazing
world of geology!
Did you know that minerals were necessary for the beginning of life? Or
that geothermal power could provide all the energy the world needs?
Planet Earth is our home, but how much do you really know about the
world beneath your feet? Rocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on
Geology offers a glimpse under the surface of the earth and explores
the forces that have shaped--and continue to shape--our world.
- Make career connections and learn all that geologists do, including
help communities find water and plan how to use it, find the safest
places to construct buildings and roads, help oil and gas companies find
resources to keep our homes and schools powered, help the environment by
investigating climate change in the past, predicting the future, and
exploring ways to trap poisonous carbon deep underground.
- Middle schoolers dive deep into earth science with a discussion of
plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and erosion, while exploring
the earth as an energy resource and looking ahead toward what the future
might bring in terms of the planet.
- Science-minded STEM activities such as constructing a model turbine,
making a geologic timescale with a roll of toilet paper, and comparing
energy sources encourage young readers to think like geologists, while
critical thinking exercises, essential questions related to geology,
fascinating facts, links to online resources, and brief sidebars
encourage readers to explore their incredible planet.
About the Inquire & Investigate Earth Science set and Nomad Press
Rocks and Minerals is part of a set of three Inquire &
Investigate Earth Science books that explore the earth, the
atmosphere, and everything in between. The other titles in this series
are The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans
Collide and The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain, Sleet, and
the Rising Tide.
Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate
content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in
student-directed learning. 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.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All
titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
