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Title:
Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know
Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know" by Julia Ellen Rogers is a collection of educational studies written in the early 20th century. The book is designed to introduce children to the fundamental concepts of earth science, covering topics such as geology, meteorology, and the natural environment. Through engaging descriptions and illustrations, it aims to foster curiosity about the planet and the cosmos among young readers. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring the intricate relationship between the Earth and the sky. Rogers begins with a poetic metaphor, likening the earth's crust to a "great cemetery" where rocks serve as tombstones revealing the history of life on our planet. She discusses how layers of sedimentary rock contain fossils that tell the story of ancient creatures, emphasizing the dynamic processes of the Earth's formation. As the text unfolds, it highlights the physical features of the Earth, including mountains and rivers, while considering how they contribute to the overall ecosystem. The beginning serves as an engaging introduction, encouraging children to reflect on their surroundings and understand the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rogers, Julia Ellen, 1866-
EBook No.: 32598
Published: May 30, 2010
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Geology -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Astronomy -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know
Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know" by Julia Ellen Rogers is a collection of educational studies written in the early 20th century. The book is designed to introduce children to the fundamental concepts of earth science, covering topics such as geology, meteorology, and the natural environment. Through engaging descriptions and illustrations, it aims to foster curiosity about the planet and the cosmos among young readers. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring the intricate relationship between the Earth and the sky. Rogers begins with a poetic metaphor, likening the earth's crust to a "great cemetery" where rocks serve as tombstones revealing the history of life on our planet. She discusses how layers of sedimentary rock contain fossils that tell the story of ancient creatures, emphasizing the dynamic processes of the Earth's formation. As the text unfolds, it highlights the physical features of the Earth, including mountains and rivers, while considering how they contribute to the overall ecosystem. The beginning serves as an engaging introduction, encouraging children to reflect on their surroundings and understand the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rogers, Julia Ellen, 1866-
EBook No.: 32598
Published: May 30, 2010
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Geology -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Astronomy -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.