“Every rock tells a story.”
Use to teach about natural history and Earth‘s changing landscapes.
“Temperature can be close to freezing and it‘s almost completely dark in this zone. Since there is no sunlight, plants can‘t grow here.”
Students dive into Earth science with The Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole. Ms. Frizzle takes her class on an exciting journey through the Earth's layers, introducing sedimentary, and many more rocks. This adventure helps students understand the structure of our planet and reinforces key geology concepts. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify different rock types and explain how Earth‘s layers are formed.
pickIn the Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth (1993), Joanna Cole takes readers on an educational journey with Ms. Frizzle and her class as they explore the Earth‘s layers and learn about sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Aboard the magic bus, students discover fascinating rock formations and what each type of rock is used for. Bruce Degen‘s lively illustrations add to the adventure, showing the journey to life with vibrant visuals.
“That was the Grand Canyon as we know it today. But it wasn't always that way.“
Amazing pictures and great connection to multiple subjects. I would use this book to talk about the plants, animals and habitats of the Grand Canyon.
pickNon-fiction, 2017. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past.
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