About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the landscape on long car rides or wonders why some parts of the earth are flat while others are bumpy. It serves as a gentle introduction to earth science for early readers, focusing on how wind, water, and ice shape the world around us. By connecting physical activity like climbing and playing with geographical concepts, it encourages kids to see the outdoors through a scientific lens. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7, this title uses accessible language and vibrant photography to explain landforms. It is an excellent choice for parents who want to foster a sense of environmental curiosity and build a foundation for future STEM learning. The book transforms a simple walk in the park or a drive through the countryside into a discovery mission about the history of our planet.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is secular, factual, and presents the natural world as a place of wonder and stability.
Ideal Reader
A 5 or 6-year-old child who is a 'collector' of facts and loves spending time outdoors. It is perfect for a student who just went on a hiking trip or is beginning to learn about geography in school.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It includes a glossary and index which are great for teaching children how to navigate nonfiction texts. The parent likely heard their child ask 'Why is the ground like that?' or 'Is that a mountain?' while looking out a window.
