Hydro's Adventure Through the Water Cycle
Join Hydro, the wise, whimsical and well-known water molecule, as he crisscrosses the skies, slides down our mountains and then evaporates into a cloudy mist. Discover how the earth and water cycle works, who is affected by the earth and water cycle and the challenges that confront the earth and water cycle. A must-read about how to protect our most precious resource. Grades 4-9. Check out a page from the book.
A Rock Grows Up:The Pacific Northwest Up Close and Personal
Barry Basalt leaves no stone unturned when he explores the scenic Northwest.One beautiful morning Barry hops aboard the PlateTectonic roller coaster and settles in for the long trip from the Juan de Fuca Ridge to the Cascade Range. Along the way, volcanoes erupt, earthquakes rumble and mountains crumble. Through Barry’s adventuring spirit and timeless wisdom we learn the newest theories concerning the geologic development of the Pacific Northwest. Grades 4-9.Check out a page from the book.
A Rock Grows Up Curriculum Guide
The educator’s guide to Pacific Northwest geology. K-12, ESL and home school students participate in earth-science lab exercises and creative writing. It’s easy with this well- organized sixty-six page curriculum. Resources include visuals, Internet sites, field trips, science projects and lesson plans.Check out a page from the Curriculum Guide
Rock and Mineral Kit
Twelve tagged examples of the rock and mineral characters from the book A Rock Grows Up: The Pacific Northwest Up Close and Personal.Through investigations students learn to identify the characteristics and properties of rocks and minerals.The samples may be used in conjunction with the story, the curriculum guide or for independent activities.