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Scholastic Atlas Of Earth
The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF EARTH reveals the breathtaking forces of nature that form our planet--from geysers to earthquakes to volcanic eruptions.
The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF EARTH unlocks the mysteries of our planet--from its molten core to its highest mountain peak! Lavish spreads detail the recesses of a cave, the inside of a volcano, and the rocky gorges of the Grand Canyon.
Middle-grade readers will find plenty of useful facts about fossils, minerals and gems, climatic zones, glaciers, tectonic plates, geysers, landslides, and much, much more. In a unique section at the back of the book, kids can recreate their own Earth-related activities, such as making a mountain, setting off a volcanic eruption, or forming their own fossil!
The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF EARTH unlocks the mysteries of our planet--from its molten core to its highest mountain peak! Lavish spreads detail the recesses of a cave, the inside of a volcano, and the rocky gorges of the Grand Canyon.
Middle-grade readers will find plenty of useful facts about fossils, minerals and gems, climatic zones, glaciers, tectonic plates, geysers, landslides, and much, much more. In a unique section at the back of the book, kids can recreate their own Earth-related activities, such as making a mountain, setting off a volcanic eruption, or forming their own fossil!
- GenresScienceNonfiction
80 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2005
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April 21, 2016Title of Item in APA Citation: Scholastic Atlas of the Earth. (2005). New York : Scholastic Inc.
Citation By: Lauren Rataj
Reference Type: Geographical Reference
Call Number: Ref 912
Brief Description: This resource contains information on the mysteries of our planet Earth.
Content/Scope: This resource is targeted for students’ ages 7-10. It provides information on forces of nature such as geysers, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and many more! It also includes a guide in the back where students can create their own earth-related activities.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic, a well-known company, publishes this resource. This text includes relevant and appropriate information for elementary students and their science content. Grades 2-5 have earth sciences within the new NGSS standards. This resource can also be purchased using Scholastic Dollars from Scholastic Book Fair sales.
Arrangement/Presentation: This resource is great for most ages of elementary students. It is highly engaging with all of the mysterious forces of nature that it explains. It has an easy to read layout that include text features such as a glossary and index to guide students to specific topics.
Relation to other works: I chose this atlas based on the reliability of the publisher and the recommended reading level. I feel that this text is able to support most of the population of elementary students. This would be a resource that is highly utilized within the collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: This resource helps to meet the needs of many learners. Because of the included text features and average reading level, most students are able to use it to make meaning of their science content. The glossary and index also aid in teaching information inquiry skills of locating information.
Cost: $32.00
Professional Review: Booklist. (2006, February 1). Atlas of the Earth. Retrieved April 19, 2016, from
http://booklistonline.com/Atlas-of-th...
Citation By: Lauren Rataj
Reference Type: Geographical Reference
Call Number: Ref 912
Brief Description: This resource contains information on the mysteries of our planet Earth.
Content/Scope: This resource is targeted for students’ ages 7-10. It provides information on forces of nature such as geysers, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and many more! It also includes a guide in the back where students can create their own earth-related activities.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic, a well-known company, publishes this resource. This text includes relevant and appropriate information for elementary students and their science content. Grades 2-5 have earth sciences within the new NGSS standards. This resource can also be purchased using Scholastic Dollars from Scholastic Book Fair sales.
Arrangement/Presentation: This resource is great for most ages of elementary students. It is highly engaging with all of the mysterious forces of nature that it explains. It has an easy to read layout that include text features such as a glossary and index to guide students to specific topics.
Relation to other works: I chose this atlas based on the reliability of the publisher and the recommended reading level. I feel that this text is able to support most of the population of elementary students. This would be a resource that is highly utilized within the collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: This resource helps to meet the needs of many learners. Because of the included text features and average reading level, most students are able to use it to make meaning of their science content. The glossary and index also aid in teaching information inquiry skills of locating information.
Cost: $32.00
Professional Review: Booklist. (2006, February 1). Atlas of the Earth. Retrieved April 19, 2016, from
http://booklistonline.com/Atlas-of-th...
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