Planet Earth Discoveries

by Tamra B. Orr

Overview

Imagine a machine that can pull water out of thin air. Picture a tiny disk that can store huge amounts of data for billions of years. These are just some of the new discoveries made by scientists. Readers learn about fascinating developments in medicine, technology, archeology and more through carefully-leveled, engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543526226
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Marvelous Discoveries
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Tamra Orr is a full-time author living in the Pacific Northwest. She is the author of more than 400 educational books for readers of all ages. Her book on school violence was voted New York Public Library’s best nonfiction book for teens. She has a degree in English/Education from Ball State University. Tamra has been fascinated with history all of her life and enjoys the chance to learn more about it when researching for a book. She lives in Oregon with her husband, four children, dog, and cat.

Table of Contents

Putting together the clues — Captured in amber — The Great Pyramid — The oldest art — Super wheat — Medical marvels — Micromedicine — Data discs — The water harvester — Wildfire weather — Raindrop power — Glossary — Critical thinking questions — Read more — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

books reviewed by Smithsonian experts; information provided in multiple ways to encourage learning, including main text, bold and colorful images, separate facts, sidebars, and graphic organizers; expert quotes; critical thinking questions to promote discussion; carefully written text based on grade level content and reading levels