An elementary exploration of earthquakes, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean quake.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most striking geographical features on Earth. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Grand Canyon to witness its majesty in person. How exactly was this masterpiece of nature created? With this informative book, readers will learn about how the mighty Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon. They'll be able to closely study the mile-high walls and layered rocks that reveal the geological history of this national treasure. With breathtaking photographs and fascinating fact boxes, this illuminating text weaves awe-inspiring material with curricular concepts and is certain to hold readers' attention. "Rock devotees will be excited to see this series on the shelf...Verdict: Attractive and fact-filled; a great update to the geology section for middle grades. " ~ School Library Journal, Series Made Simple.

An elementary exploration of glaciers, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as those in Glacier National Park.

A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the earth and space sciences, including astronomy and geology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.

Scientists learn a lot about Earth by examining fault lines. Readers will learn how scientists use fault lines as clues about what’s happening under Earth's surface. This important geological concept is made easy through age-appropriate language, colorful images, informative diagrams and charts, and fact boxes. The text reinforces STEM skills necessary for understanding Earth science. Opportunities for additional learning are offered through a glossary, index, and websites.

Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Ancient people believed that a topaz would change color when near a poisoned food or drink. Both the Greeks and the Egyptians said a wearer of topaz was protected from harm. Today it's mostly made into jewelry, but this gem has been valued for thousands of years. Readers learn about the stories surrounding topaz, as well as the facts behind its formation in igneous rocks. Brilliant images of these colorful stones prove their value and enhance the geology lesson found in the main content.

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. . This highly intricate, illuminating, and informative text contains nuggets of knowledge, brain-teasing trivia, and mind-blowing facts for even the most committed know-it-all. Readers are treated to a generously over-stuffed, one-stop collection of useful information about the universe and everything contained within it—including galaxies, planets, stars, geology, climate, the human body, plants, animals, nations of the world, and the dazzling history of human endeavor. This compact compendium also supports Common Core Standards for the reading of scientific texts and accounts and the analyzing of how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events.