Staff Picks
Homeschooling Earth Science and Astronomy
- Laura Rogers
- Thursday, August 08, 2019
Collection
Create a map of the stars, observe the phases of the moon, start a rock collection, or build a model volcano. There is nothing like hands-on experiments for making learning fun and unforgettable.
Dig into rocks, minerals, and the night sky for free at your library.
Earth Science
Published in 2016
Eyewitness Weather
Published in 2006
See how different types of weather form and the effect that climate has on our world.
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye. Earth Science
Published in 2005
Earth is always changing, and Earth's species must continually adapt. Bill Nye gives an inside look at planet Earth, from its inner core to its protective magnetic field.
Mountains
Published in 2008
Describes what mountains are and what they look like, and explains how people and animals interact with mountains.
Rising Seas
Miami, Florida
Published in 2018
Miami has a serious problem--water! Sometimes, on sunny days, water bubbles up from storm drains. Residents find their homes flooded. On some days, they see cars floating like boats and even fish swimming in pools of water in the streets. What is going on? And can anything be done to save the city from being completely flooded with water? Rising Seas: Miami, Floridatraces the tragic story of the causes of global warming, how this affects Miami--a city built on porous limestone--and how engineers are using pumps and other technologies to save the city from disaster. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
Out of the Ice
How Climate Change is Revealing the Past
Published in 2018
"Full of intriguing stories (and the occasional dead body), this is a science book for even the most reluctant non-fiction reader. As the Earth's climate continues to warm, the permafrost melts, glaciers are receding and ice patches are shrinking. It is a unique time on our planet, one that has resulted in a treasury of preserved organic material (e.g., caribou droppings and human and animal remains) and inorganic artifacts (e.g., tools and clothing) is being revealed by the big melt, providing us with entirely new information about how people and animals lived up to several thousand years ago. But it's a race against time for archaeologists because as soon as the objects begin to thaw, they also begin to disintegrate. Out of the Ice is well organized into 13 2-page chapters of snappy and clearly written text complemented by a combination of exciting, full-colour illustrations and eye-popping photos. A table of contents, timeline, references, glossary and index are also included."-- Provided by publisher.
The Young Astronomer
Published in 1998
Introduces the basics of astronomy through a variety of projects, including a model of a lunar eclipse and a chart of a comet's path.
Let's Go Rock Collecting
Published in 1997
Describes the formation and characteristics of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and how to recognize and collect them.
What Do You Know About Rocks?
Published in 2014
ROCKS, MINERALS & FOSSILS. In 20 questions, readers will be drawn into the world of geology and gain an understanding of the different types of rocks and how they are formed. The topics covered progress to encompass explanations of fossils as well as weather and erosion. This makes a great introduction to geology for elementary students. Ages 9+
The Explosive World of Volcanoes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Published in 2008
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind volcanoes"--Provided by publisher.
National Audubon Society First Field Guide. Night Sky
Published in 1999
A field guide to the night sky, explaining through text and maps how to locate and identify stars, planets, meteors, comets, and constellations.
Astronomy for Kids
26 Family-friendly Activities to Explore Stars, Planets, and Observing the World Around You
Published in 2018
The Rock Cycle
Published in 2011
Discusses how rocks change over time, the effects of weathering and erosion on rocks, and how the shifting of tectonic plates affected Earth's structure. Features audio, video, web links, quizzes, activities, and a slide show.
Planets
Published in 2016
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the planets"-- Provided by the publisher.