Earth Science Detectives

Scientists are by nature detectives. They ask questions about how the world works and then follow clues to figure out the correct answer. The scientists who study Earth's geologic features, such as fossils, the rock cycle, volcanoes, and glaciers, are Earth detectives. Young readers can be Earth detectives, too, as they learn about what these features tell us about the Earth, how it was formed, and how it will continue to change in the future.
• Charts, graphs, fact boxes, and diagrams support the scientific data in the text
• Text supports Common Core ELA Standards for reading informational texts in the science content area
• Text and graphic organizers are a valuable resource for STEM education

• Supports the Next Generation Science Standards by demonstrating step-by-step experimental methodology and encouraging students to make connections through crosscutting concepts