Henry Carter Hull

Fossils are fascinating! These remnants of lifeforms from long ago tell us more about the planet, the environment, and the ancient plants and animals themselves. This title guides readers on a mission to learn more about fossils, how they form, what types there are, and more facts and details. Full-color illustrations showcase important principles, and hands-on activities with detailed instructions will get kids thinking like paleontologists, geologists,...

Learn about types of sedimentary rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Did you know that scientists are using crystal shapes to design medicine? Or that the igneous...

This volume explores the role of minerals in rock formation. Chapters focus on mineral properties, classification, elements, and crystal formation. Young readers will gain an understanding of how the rock cycle works and how minerals are the building blocks of Earth's rocks through level-appropriate text and graphic organizers. Leveled, high-interest text in the interactive eBook version give additional information related to the subjects covered...

Earth science is made up of so many topics: weather, landforms, and even natural disasters. It can take a lot of time to learn about the details of each. Infographics are the perfect way to cover a lot of these subject areas in less time, including why earthquakes happen, the water cycle, and how mountains form, as well as many other parts of the Earth science curriculum. Each chapter aims to involve readers in what they're learning through succinct...

The Rock Cycle series takes readers on a journey through the cycles that affect the ground beneath their feet. Each title examines different concepts relating to the rock cycle, how they work, what their role is, and how they affect people. Detailed charts, vivid images, and features such as timelines and maps expand on the material in each title.

From glimmering diamonds to strong sapphire, learn all about gems in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

An Illustrated, Middle Level and Up, coming-of-age Sci-Fi Fantasy. Average, artistic 13-year-old Evie Sparks from Marblehead discovers an abandoned Chemistry set, fools around with it causing a blast that lands her in Atom City, a city based on the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. She finds she's condensed to the size of an atom like the atom sized beings she meets there. The ElemMates, element characters whose personalities are, based on the...

People have long been captivated by the beauty of gems, from diamonds and sapphires to rubies and emeralds. Kids will be interested to know how these precious rocks form. Through this helpful book, young gem lovers will understand the crystal structure that many gems have and how beautiful rocks form in nature.

What is Earth made of? That's a complicated question, but readers will discover this answer with a guided look at how Earth was first formed years ago and how it transformed into what it is today. Through a detailed main narrative filled with relevant examples and accessible explanations, readers strengthen their knowledge of this earth science curriculum topic. They'll explore the facts behind earthquakes and volcanoes, and learn about the complex...

The Rock Cycle series takes readers on a journey through the cycles that affect the ground beneath their feet. Each title examines different concepts relating to the rock cycle, how they work, what their role is, and how they affect people. Detailed charts, vivid images, and features such as timelines and maps expand on the material in each title.