Uncovering Earth's Crust

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

The outside layer of our planet is an active place. Earth’s crust is always growing and changing. But do you know how Earth’s crust forms? And what happens when its plates shift suddenly? Find out more about the moves that make mountains and ocean ridges in this interesting book!

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2013
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Searchlight Books ™
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2013-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.7
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051080, JNF037060, JNF037010
Dewey 551.1'3
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 570
Guided Reading Level R
ATOS Reading Level 4.1
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 156656
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Conrad J. Storad

Conrad J. Storad is the author of more than 30 science and nature books for children and young adults. When he is not writing books and sharing stories with young readers, Storad serves as director of the Office of Research Communications at Arizona State University. His duties include editing and writing stories about science, scholarship, and creative activity taking place at the nation's largest public university. Prior to working at ASU, Storad worked as a reporter, editor, and freelance magazine writer.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?

Uncover the basic elements of earth science in this interesting series. A lively design keeps readers engaged while informative text and striking photographs build their understanding of key curricular concepts. View available downloads →