Books with author Marilyn Nelson

Whether formed deep underground or created following a volcanic eruption, igneous rocks earn their nickname as fire rocks. Readers will learn exciting facts about the many kinds of rocks that emerge from the superhot melted rock found beneath Earths surface. This book includes age-appropriate content that will enhance the science curriculum through fascinating fact boxes, full-color photographs, and a graphic organizer detailing the process of igneous rock formation.

No road in the United States is more iconic than Route 66. From a song named after the route to being a setting in famous books On the Road and The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 has made an impression on American popular culture. Through this lens, readers are introduced to the almost 100-year old highway as well as the many fun road trip stops along its length. Fun fact boxes offer interesting historical context and destination suggestions as full-color photographs highlight this famous road. ?

Sedimentary rocks are the most visible kind of rock on Earth. They are the pebbles on your favorite hiking trail and the sand on the beaches of Hawaii. Readers will enjoy learning about how these unique rocks form through accessible science content and a simple graphic organizer. Colorful photographs provide examples of sedimentary rocks around the world, while helpful fact boxes highlight even more interesting information.

Metamorphic rocks have a story to tellformed from other kinds of rock, including other metamorphic rock, these rocks have been through a change in temperature, pressure, or physical stress that has made them look different. Sometimes even their whole chemical makeup is changed. Readers will be fascinated by the ways metamorphic rock can change, and a helpful graphic organizer details the process. Full-color photographs and fun fact boxes will further engage readers with science content that supports the curriculum.