weathering

"Earth is constantly changing. Wind, water, and even humans change Earth's surface. The land is broken down and worn away by erosion. The Grand Canyon was made from erosion. Many other landforms were made this way, too."--Provided by publisher.

Rocks break down through the processes of erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through graphic organizers and simple, at-level text what causes erosion and weathering, and how this process is part of the rock cycle. Chapters explore topics such as how erosion and weathering create landforms and form sediment. The human role in erosion and weathering is also explained: both how human actions can exacerbate these processes and steps people take to slow them down. Videos, photographs, and graphic organizers create an enhanced experience in the interactive eBook version. These features supplement the print version with additional high-interest information.

Young readers will learn how water and wind can shape rocks.

"In this book, readers will learn about sand and how it is made."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the significance of weathering and erosion as well as describing the process.

"Describes weathering and erosion in terms of the Earth's rock cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the natural forces that cause weathering, erosion, and deposition and shows how these processes have impacted natural structures around the world; presents a hands-on demonstration of how running water erodes different kinds of soil; and discusses modern methods of conservation.

Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing on the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition, and their effects on Earth's surface; and includes a demonstration of how running water erodes different types of soil.

Viewers will discover how wind, rain, temperature and the activity of living things have formed the Earth's features.

Presents a short study of weathering and erosion and discusses how the earth is constantly changing due to landslides, wind and water erosion, and other natural factors.