| Jump Into Science: Dirt Contributor(s): Tomecek, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 142632362X ISBN-13: 9781426323621 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. |
| Dewey: 631.400 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Series: Jump Into Science |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 10.6" W x 8.5" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 64963 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening, star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits . . . and dig in This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the basics of soil science with a creative presentation of the subject matter and an easy-to-follow do-it-yourself experiment. The text also includes Common Core-aligned activities for further classroom learning. "Sprightly illustrations featuring a mole sporting a cheerful wardrobe of play clothes brighten a straightforward text about the formation and importance of soil . . . A quick, pleasant introduction to earth science."--School Library Journal The Jump into Science series presents introductory science topics in an engaging picture book format with a character guide who helps readers understand the more challenging information. Other titles in the series include installments on sand, the sun, and stars. |