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  • Published: 15 March 2016
  • ISBN: 9781426323621
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $16.99

Jump Into Science: Dirt



A lively introduction to a subject kids love with elementry school science curriculum relevance and on-the-shelf appeal. A do-it-yourself experiment gives it a fresh, National Geographic Kids-style spin. This new reprinted version includes common core-aligned activities for further classroom learning.

What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening, star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits . . . and dig in!
 
This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the basics of soil science with a creative presentation of the subject matter and an easy-to-follow do-it-yourself experiment. The text also includes Common Core–aligned activities for further classroom learning.
 
"Sprightly illustrations featuring a mole sporting a cheerful wardrobe of play clothes brighten a straightforward text about the formation and importance of soil . . . A quick, pleasant introduction to earth science."—School Library Journal
 
The Jump into Science series presents introductory science topics in an engaging picture book format with a character guide who helps readers understand the more challenging information. Other titles in the series include installments on sand, the sun, and stars.

  • Published: 15 March 2016
  • ISBN: 9781426323621
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $16.99

About the author

Steve Tomecek

STEVE TOMECEK, the Executive Director and founder of Science Plus, Inc., is the author of numerous books, including three other Jump Into Science titles. He was the winner of the 1996 American Institute of Physics Excellence in Science Writing Award. He lives in Bellerose, New York.

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Praise for Jump Into Science: Dirt

"Sprightly illustrations featuring a mole sporting a cheerful wardrobe of play clothes brighten a straightforward text about the formation and importance of soil. Brief chapters explain what it's made of, what lives in it, and its layers and uses....Each spread is surrounded by an earthy-brown border, and the watercolor pictures clarify the scientific concepts. Lighthearted touches such as a frog holding an umbrella and a mole joyfully tossing fall leaves appear throughout. Scientific accuracy and clarity of writing predominate....A quick, pleasant introduction to earth science." ---School Library Journal