Soil
From the Series Geology Rocks!
Learn what's in soil, how soil forms, and how soil helps plants, animals, and people. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
- Soil Everywhere
- What Makes Soil?
- Plants in Soil
- Animals and Microorganisms
- People and Soil
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Index
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| BISACS | JNF051000, JNF037060 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Series | Geology Rocks! |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 570 |
| ISBN | 9781503808065 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2016-08-01 |
| Author | Pam Watts |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 631.4 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Guided Reading Level | U |
A noteworthy review of Geology Rocks! from School Library Connection on March 1, 2017
This series provides accurate, reliable information that will enable students to understand rocks and minerals. Each title focuses on a different area of geology and looks at the identification and uses of each area. Easy-to-read text allows readers to explore what their world is made of, with charts, detailed colored photographs, and colored illustrations that provide additional information regarding the subject matter. Colored words are defined in the glossary. Fact boxes are located throughout each book, providing information and details about each picture or diagram. This series will provide students with the necessary tools to discover the world around them. Additional Resources. Glossary. Index.