Hands-on Science: Geology by Lola M. Schaefer

Hands-on Science: Geology

Hardcover – Picture Book, October 3, 2023

Lola M. Schaefer

Charlesbridge · Hardcover · October 3, 2023

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science.

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Who it’s for
For young readers who enjoy predicting experiment results
Themes
Geology and Earth science, Rocks and minerals, Hands-on experiments
Genres
Rocks & Minerals, Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Fossils & Dinosaurs

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About this book

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science. Welcome to the geology lab! In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life. They slide tectonic plates together to create earthquakes, blow on a mountain to make a volcano erupt, and press their hands in mud to make a fossil.

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After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results. Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating rocks and minerals in the real world.

Who it’s for

  • For young readers who enjoy predicting experiment results
  • For children interested in interactive geology activities

Where it sits

Fossils & Dinosaurs74%
Rocks & Minerals74%
Earthquakes & Volcanoes58%

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Publisher categories

  • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
  • Rocks & Minerals
  • Science Projects & Experiments
Authors
Lola M. Schaefer
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
October 3, 2023
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Geology and Earth science · Rocks and minerals · Hands-on experiments
Reading lane
Earthquakes & Volcanoes