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Natural Disasters! (Explore Your World)
Teach kids the science behind natural disasters with 25 different experiments. The book is separated into sections by natural disaster type: Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Volcanoes, Floods and Drought, Wildfires, and Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Each section starts with information and pictures of a real-life disaster, followed by 5 simple projects that promote hands-on learning about the topic. Not only will the projects help children understand concepts better, but will also help them remember longer. The experiments require common household items and ingredients. Although the projects in the book are easy enough for children to do, adult supervision may be necessary. 90 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
Discover the power of the weather in this full-color introduction to natural disasters for kids ages 7 to 10 that explores the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, wildfires, and tornadoes with STEM projects and real-world connections!
Have you ever felt the ground beneath your feet move in an earthquake? Have you ever had to ride out a blizzard at home? Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids guides kids ages 7 to 10 through a scientific introduction to the forces behind extreme meteorological events. Earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, wildfires, and more affect people around the world and appear in the news almost daily. Plus, climate change adds more fuel to storms, affects water supply, and makes conditions ripe for wildfires and rising water levels. Learn the science behind why!
• Through interactive STEM and STEAM projects that simulate natural disasters and the science behind them, such as modeling plate tectonics, diagramming atmospheric conditions, and science journaling, students learn about the mechanics of these disasters, how to prepare for them, and how to be of service to others experiencing them.
• A focus on conservation will empower students to do their part to help curb climate change and mitigate the effects of natural disasters.
• Readers learn about different kinds of extreme weather including Hurricane Katrina, flooding in Texas, California wildfires, and the tornadoes that struck southern United States in 2011.
This series explores STEM concepts and applied sciences. Each book includes 25 projects, averaging a few each chapter. Projects can vary from the simple (like making ocean salt water or forming an arch with your body) to more complicated STEAM projects (wind force; building design; or learning binary code). Adult supervision recommended for these kid-friendly projects. Call-Out sections include explanatory text, vocabulary with definitions, "Did you Know?" sections (with cool "factoids"), Investigate questions, project directions—and even "dad jokes." Throughout each book, periodic QR codes help readers explore additional concepts on external websites. You'll be able to choose from a few activities or match an activity to your child's appropriate grade—or have your budding scientist engage in them all! Includes a theme-focused timeline, essential questions, metric conversions, glossary, resources, and index. See each product description for specific content. Printed in the U.S. Size is 8"x 10". 90 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Nomad Press |
Grades: | 2-5 |
ISBN: | 9781619308626 |
Length in Inches: | 10 |
Width in Inches: | 8 |
Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |