Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Morrow Junior Books (William Morrow & Company)
Pages
32
Description
Examines how the earth was formed and what it is like under the surface, discussing various geological elements such as oceans, mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes.
Description
What if we could open up our planet and look inside? From its red-hot core to the highest mountain peak, come see the ins and outs of Earth as you’ve never seen them before in a colorful introduction to the powerful forces shaping our home.
With detailed illustrations and diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers a classroom-ready nonfiction picture book that makes complex scientific concepts understandable and entertaining for young readers.
With detailed illustrations and diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers a classroom-ready nonfiction picture book that makes complex scientific concepts understandable and entertaining for young readers.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 11.25 x 8.3 inches
ISBN
0688158498 / 9780688158491
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Lexile
800L
User reviews
LibraryThing member pisces9315
Planet Earth/ Inside Out describes the many characteristics of our living planet from how it was created to what it is made up of. This book introduces the reader to our planet and explains the powerful forces of nature that shape the Earth. We learn that we have been using our planet for resources
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and changing the face of the planet, and that is up to us to protect the planet and help conserve its resources by simple acts such as recycling. Show Less
LibraryThing member Becca_Lausch
In a clear, concise, narrative voice, Gail Gibbons explicates scientific knowledge about the earth’s geological features. Peppered with familiar analogies and anecdotal inserts and supplemented by vivid illustrations, Gibbons’ book offers children scientific knowledge of the earth’s physical
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properties through familiar contextual lenses. Book covers crust features, plate formation, volcanic activity, and the impact of human activity. Show Less
LibraryThing member smoore75
Planet Earth / Inside Out is a good geology introduction for young children. I feel it is a good place to start when trying to explain Earth's age and how it was formed. Beginning with the innercore and working her way out, the author offers many analogies to make concepts relatable and relavent to
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young readers. For example, she compares magma to molasses because they both move slowly and writes if Earth were a peach, its skin would be the crust. The author discusses Earth's tectonic plates and, through their shifting, they cause natural occurrences like earthquakes and volanic eruptions. Earth's climates and natural resources are also touched upon. The author ends the book with how important our Earth is and how we should all take care of it. I agree. She also gives a brief overview of "Rocks of the Earth's Crust," which I found most helpful when putting together a science lesson on the rock cycle. The book is illustrated with bright colors and is very easy to read along with children. My kids loved this one! I would definitely recommend. Show Less
LibraryThing member Mcs018
I would use this book in a science lesson to grab the students interest. I think the students would enjoy the concept of the book, finding out what goes on inside the earth.
LibraryThing member mosbor
Gibbons writes an informative Earth science book that explains how Earth was formed and how it functions. Students can easily get a thorough understanding of environmental science from the simple way Gibbons explains things. Children will also get some geography knowledge as well.
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Call number
SCI E.000 J