Introduce children to geoscienceincluding a study of the Earth, rock formation, and landformsin this fun guide that includes hands-on educational activities.

The Earth is our amazing planetand when we consider what it is and how its formed, the answers are truly captivating! Become a young geoscientist. Learn about rocks and minerals, the layers of the Earth, the water cycle, and beyond. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents an introduction to geoscience (or Earth sciences) in this easy-to-understand guide.

Begin by learning about the Earth and what its made of. Thats followed by a look at whats inside the Earth. A special section on rocks introduces different kinds of rocks and what makes each of them unique, and a chapter on landforms presents everything from mountains and oceans to volcanoes and erosion.

As an added bonus, youll get 16 fun and simple activitiesto learn how crystals grow, how caves form, and how the Earth works. Build a molecule, make sandstone, and more. This kid-friendly guide is filled with full-color photographs and illustrations. Its engaging and informative as it starts children on a path toward becoming successful Earth scientists!