Geology Is a Piece of Cake by Katie Coppens
Geology made yummy With scrumptious-looking photos, easy recipes, and cakes depicting accurate science, this book provides a fun and memorable approach to thinking about rock formation, tectonic plate movement, weathering, fossils and more.
"A high-calorie introduction to rocks, minerals, geological processes, plate tectonics, fossils, the reason for seasons, and moreCoppens dishes up compact but flavorful slices of science framed as questions and answer . . . .The answers, often presented in full recipes, are as illuminating as they are delicious . . . [The] directions are clear (and note where adult help is required), the earth science information is solid, and the whole premise hangs together beautifully. A truly delicious, hands-on way to study science in action." Kirkus Reviews
"With a profusion of color photos, combined with easy recipes, and delicious cakes depicting accurate science, Geology Is a Piece of Cake provides a fun, unique, effective, and memorable approach to thinking about rock formation, tectonic plate movement, weathering, fossils and more. Thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation for children ages 7 to 9, Geology Is a Piece of Cake is especially recommended for family homeschool, elementary school, and community library picture book Science collections." Midwest Book Review , The Science Shelf
"When textbooks fall short, head to the kitchen. That's the thinking behind this clever cooking-meets-science book . . . An unexpected (and tasty) entry point to better understanding multiple aspects of geology." Publishers Weekly
"With a profusion of color photos, combined with easy recipes, and delicious cakes depicting accurate science, Geology Is a Piece of Cake provides a fun, unique, effective, and memorable approach to thinking about rock formation, tectonic plate movement, weathering, fossils and more. Thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation for children ages 7 to 9, Geology Is a Piece of Cake is especially recommended for family homeschool, elementary school, and community library picture book Science collections." Midwest Book Review , The Science Shelf
"When textbooks fall short, head to the kitchen. That's the thinking behind this clever cooking-meets-science book . . . An unexpected (and tasty) entry point to better understanding multiple aspects of geology." Publishers Weekly
KATIE COPPENS, her husband, and their two children live in Freeport, Maine. She is an award-winning middle-school science and language arts teacher, and her works include Creative Writing in Science, a teacher's guide published by the National Science Teachers Association.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781943431281 |
| ISBN 10 | 1943431280 |
| Title | Geology Is a Piece of Cake |
| Author | Katie Coppens |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Tumblehome Learning |
| Year published | 2017-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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