Thursday, November 21, 2013

New Nonfiction

Do You Dig Earth Science Series - Grades 3-6

Examining Erosion - Joelle Riley
Introduces the concept of erosion, including why it happens, the difference between gradual and drastic erosion, and why erosion is important to the Earth's rock cycle.

Figuring out Fossils - Sally M. Walker
This book describes the process through which fossils are created, and what we can learn from them.


Marveling at Minerals - Sally M. Walker
Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.

Researching Rocks - Sally M. Walker
By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.


Studying Soil - Sally M. Walker
Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.


Uncovering Earth's Crust - Conrad J. Storad
This book describes how mountain ranges, ocean ridges, and the Earth's crust are made.




Grade 6 and Up

Imprisoned: The Betrayal of Japanese American During World War II - Martin W. Sandler
Drawing from interviews and oral histories, chronicles the history of Japanese American survivors of internment camps

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