Earth Basics (Materiales de la Tierra)
Set of 4 titles
Earth Basics presents a high-interest STEM introduction to the materials that make up our world. Each book covers one of Earth’s four basic materials, including how it forms and changes, where it can be found, and how it is used in everyday life. Bright, full-color photographs and diagrams complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun. Each title includes reading tips for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index to aid comprehension. The series is also available in English.
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Kindergarten |
Dewey Number | 549-631.4 |
Lexile | 140L-240L |
ATOS Reading Level | |
Guided Reading Level | G |
Language | Spanish |
Publisher | Jump! |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | F23JUMP19 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Dimensions | 7.75 x 7.75 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Earth Basics (Materiales de la Tierra) - School Library Journal
These introductory earth science concepts foster in readers an understanding of the world around them and how they fit in it. Beginning with dialogic assistance and post-reading options, these titles provide a nice option to not only learn about important building blocks of our planet, but also what they mean to readers. The picture glossary is really useful as a visual cue for reviewing the concepts from the core text. While the subjects covered are familiar, like rocks and water, there are enriching conversations about how each exists and adds value to the world in its own way.
VERDICT: The rocks and minerals titles are particularly useful for libraries with geological interests past paleontology.