Spotlight On Earth Science
Earth is a big place, and it’s our home. This makes it well worth learning
about. The study of Earth science includes knowledge of landforms, erosion,
oceans, weather, and much more. This series takes readers on a journey around
the planet to witness Earth’s many amazing natural locations and the fascinating
forces that shape and reshape it. These guides encourage readers to build on
their own scientific knowledge and abilities by drawing connections between them
and essential Earth science topics. Dazzling photographs of Earth’s unique
settings and its forces in action help readers get the most out of these
fact-filled guides. • Inclusion of STEM and engineering topics support the progression of
crosscutting concepts included in the Next Generation Science Standards
• Supports the Next Generation Science Standards by introducing
students to the methods by which humans understand the natural world
and how they interact with their environments
• Addresses the many
environmental impacts humans have on Earth in addition to understanding
humankind’s role in creating, predicting, and preventing environmental
problems
