Discover the fascinating world of geology with 'Our Moving Earth', an engaging children’s book that explains the movements of the Earth's crust and their powerful effects. This BRAND NEW publication from 2019, published by ECPP, includes 32 informative pages filled with dynamic content vocabulary such as earthquake, tsunami, volcano, and more. Children will learn how the shifting tectonic plates cause natural disasters, creating new landforms and changing landscapes. It's an essential resource for young learners interested in earth sciences, as it combines literacy with vital STEM concepts. This book not only covers the hazards associated with geological movement but also introduces readers to the work of geologists and earthquake engineers. Key concepts such as the Richter scale, magma, and dormant volcanoes are seamlessly woven into the text, making it an excellent educational tool. The series, 'WorldWise', emphasizes inquiry-based learning and helps students develop necessary reading strategies to interpret scientific texts. Perfect for enhancing classroom learning and igniting a passion for science, 'Our Moving Earth' is a must-have addition to any child's library. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE. Please allow 15 days for delivery from our Auckland warehouse with no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861353
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
Title Information:­ Our Moving Earth: Our Moving Earth explains how the movement of the earth’s crust can cause natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, and it discusses the impact that these events can have. The book also explores how the movement of the earth constructs and changes landforms.Content vocabulary:aftershock, ancient, atmosphere, avalanche, calderas, continents, core, crust, dormant, earthquake,  earthquake engineer, eruption, fault lines, geologist, geothermal, geyser, hazards, lava, magma,  magnitude, mantle, plates, Richter scale, tremors, tsunamiKey concepts: Movement of the earth’s crust can change the earth’s surface and create new landforms  Movement of the earth’s crust can cause natural hazards that have a great impact on people  Certain parts of the world are more susceptible to natural disasters than othersReading Strategies: Interpreting graphic devicesRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Our Moving EarthSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the read