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PROTECTING OUR PLANET: This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers explains how human activities are threatening the health of our planet, and how kids can help protect it!
SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: Earth is our home, but its health is in danger! What can we do to help? Readers will be captivated as they learn more about the threats facing Earth, and what they can do to make a difference.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades K–2 includes a photo glossary and an activity that supports further comprehension. Also features easy-to-understand language and kid-friendly examples to make reading and learning fun!
BENEFITS: The My Earth and Space Science Library series provides an introduction to Earth science topics for beginning readers based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Readers will be hooked from beginning to end as scientific concepts are presented in ways that young readers will find fascinating!
WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!
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Lisa J. Amstutz
Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.
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