Jump Into Science: Dirt

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On sale Mar 08, 2016 | 32 Pages | 9781426323621

What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening, star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits . . . and dig in!
 
This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the basics of soil science with a creative presentation of the subject matter and an easy-to-follow do-it-yourself experiment. The text also includes Common Core–aligned activities for further classroom learning.
 
"Sprightly illustrations featuring a mole sporting a cheerful wardrobe of play clothes brighten a straightforward text about the formation and importance of soil . . . A quick, pleasant introduction to earth science."—School Library Journal
 
The Jump into Science series presents introductory science topics in an engaging picture book format with a character guide who helps readers understand the more challenging information. Other titles in the series include installments on sand, the sun, and stars.
Steve "The Dirtmeister" Tomecek is a geologist and founder of Science Plus, Inc., a company that presents science enrichment programs to schools, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S. He has served as a writer and curriculum consultant for many companies including National Geographic, Scholastic, Children's Television Workshop, and Age of Learning. Tomecec has written more than 50 science books including What A Great Idea, Everything Rocks & Minerals, and his latest, Dirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth. His first book titled Bouncing & Bending Light, won the American Institute of Physics 1996 Science Writing Award. View titles by Steve Tomecek

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What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening, star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits . . . and dig in!
 
This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the basics of soil science with a creative presentation of the subject matter and an easy-to-follow do-it-yourself experiment. The text also includes Common Core–aligned activities for further classroom learning.
 
"Sprightly illustrations featuring a mole sporting a cheerful wardrobe of play clothes brighten a straightforward text about the formation and importance of soil . . . A quick, pleasant introduction to earth science."—School Library Journal
 
The Jump into Science series presents introductory science topics in an engaging picture book format with a character guide who helps readers understand the more challenging information. Other titles in the series include installments on sand, the sun, and stars.

Author

Steve "The Dirtmeister" Tomecek is a geologist and founder of Science Plus, Inc., a company that presents science enrichment programs to schools, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S. He has served as a writer and curriculum consultant for many companies including National Geographic, Scholastic, Children's Television Workshop, and Age of Learning. Tomecec has written more than 50 science books including What A Great Idea, Everything Rocks & Minerals, and his latest, Dirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth. His first book titled Bouncing & Bending Light, won the American Institute of Physics 1996 Science Writing Award. View titles by Steve Tomecek

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