Books in Spotlight on Earth Science series

Budding astronomers will learn about the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, and asteroids that make up our solar system. They will also learn about the galaxy that our solar system is just a small part of. Beautiful full-color photographs from real space missions along with labeled illustrations will fascinate readers, while the engaging and informative text explains the formation of planets, their climate and major features, the history of their exploration, and much more.

What happens when you enter a room and flip the light switch? Why does a cell phone battery run down? This book focuses on electricity, electric currents, and electrical technology. Readers will learn where electric currents come from. They'll discover some of the early pioneers in the field of electricity, including AndrÈ-Marie AmpËre and Alessandro Volta. Students will learn how inventors such as Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla helped bring electricity into homes. Fascinating modern developments in computing and medicine will help readers see that electricity is essential. Colorful photographs and diagrams help make these complex scientific concepts more manageable for elementary readers.

Why do objects fall toward the ground? What makes electric lights go on when we flip a switch? How do magnets work? The answers to these questions and many more become clear when you understand how electromagnetic force and gravitational force operate. This book looks at these forces and presents key concepts in an accessible way. Important theories and applications are presented in simple, age-appropriate language. Full-color photographs and primary sources provide readers with additional information.

Everything we can see and touch is matter, even things we can't see and touch is matter. We can tell the difference between the different kinds of matter through each one's properties, such as density, magnetism, and conductivity. Knowing about these properties and matching the right materials with the right jobs is essential for today's scientists, engineers, and inventors. Informative photographs and stimulating sidebars enhance the accessible narrative, allowing readers to connect significant science concepts to their practical applications. From constructing kitchen equipment that won't burn our hands to engineering spacecraft that will protect astronauts, future scientific thinkers will be inspired by this volume.

Earth is often called the Blue Planet because it is covered with water. However, our planet is about 30 percent land, which is divided into seven continents. This title encourages readers to explore Earths continents and discover what makes each of them unique. Through age-appropriate text and engaging visuals, readers will learn about the continents geography, landforms, climates, and wildlife. Readers also learn how the continents unique features have influenced human development. This exciting earth science title will reinforce essential elementary science concepts.