How Do Water and Wind Change Rock?: A Look at Sedimentary Rock
From the Series Rock-ology: The Hard Facts About Rocks
In the Arizona desert stands a stunning rock formation called The Wave. How did the rock's colorful layers form? How were its wave-like, curves created? This book features a clear, accessible, step-by-step explanation of how sedimentary rock forms. It also explores how erosion by wind and water can shape rocks into amazing structures. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From stunning photographs to high-interest facts about sedimentary rocks, this book makes learning about Earth's geology a lively, engaging experience.
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Copyright | 2015 |
BISACS | JNF037060 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
Series | Rock-ology: The Hard Facts About Rocks |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Lexile | 600 |
Scholastic Reading Counts! Level | 3.6 |
Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz | Q65609 |
Scholastic Reading Counts! Points | 1.0 |
ISBN | 9781627242998, 9781627243551, 9781627242998B |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook |
Release Date | 2015-01-01 |
Author | Ellen Lawrence |
Features | Glossary of key words, Table of contents |
Dewey | 552.5 |
Dimensions | 10 x 8 |
Guided Reading Level | L |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Quiz | 168875 |
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Points | 0.5 |