Earth's Crust (Early Bird Earth Science) [Library Binding]

Conrad J. Storad (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–4—These introductory titles follow a standard format of brief chapters of basic information with clear, relevant illustrations (mainly color photos) on every spread. The books begin with lists of words to identify in the text. The first title introduces "Planet Parts," "Moving Pieces," "Mountains, Cracks, and Holes," and "Making New Crust." The second one discusses how fossils are formed, as well as finding and studying them. The third title defines different types of rocks and discusses the rock cycle. The colorful layout is appealing. These titles are comparable to those in the "Earth Rocks!" series (Rosen) and will complement existing collections or be a good starting point for young readers.—Michael Giller, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville
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From Booklist

This volume from the Early Bird Earth Science series introduces the earth's crust. Four chapters discuss the planet's overall structure, plate tectonics, changes in the crust, and features such as mountains, faults, and volcanoes. At the front of the book, a feature called "Be a Word Detective" lists words (geologists, magma) that might be difficult and suggests checking the glossary as needed. With short sentences, generously spaced lines, and large type, the text has an inviting look for young readers. The colorful illustrations include several clear diagrams and maps as well as many captioned photos. The book concludes with a note to adults, a glossary, and lists of recommended books and Web sites. A clearly written, accessible introduction.. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (May 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822559447
• ISBN-13: 978-0822559443
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,216,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Conrad J. Storad Storad is the author of more than 30 science and nature books for children and young adults. Rattlesnake Rules is his brand new picture book. He hopes the book will help to demystify an amazing but often maligned creature. Get a sneak preview at www.RattlesnakeRules.com In November 2010, the Arizona Author's Association gave the book an award for Best Children's Literature. In May 2010, the book won a Glyph Award for Best Children's Illustration from the Arizona Book Publisher's Association. It was also an Honor Book in the Children's Fiction category. In 2009, Storad's book Gila Monsters won the Glyph Award as Arizona's Best Children's Non-Fiction Book. In 2008, his Meerkats won the coveted ABPA Best Book Award. In 2005, as part of her program to promote reading, then Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano selected Storad's Don't Call Me Pig! (A Javelina Story). More than 93,000 Arizona first graders received a special edition copy. In 2001, the Arizona Library Association honored Storad with the Judy Goddard Award as "Arizona Children's Author of the Year."

Storad's other picture books include Desert Night Shift (A Pack Rat Story), Life in the Slow Lane (A Desert Tortoise Tale), Lizards for Lunch (A Roadrunner's Tale), and Don't Ever Cross That Road! (An Armadillo Story). The books have won many awards. Other Storad books are part of special series published by Lerner Publications. All are written for readers in grades 2 to 4. Titles include: Saguaro Cactus, Scorpions, Tarantulas, Hippos, Earth's Crust, and The Circulatory System. New titles include Mars, Fossil Fuels, Gila Monsters, Javelinas, Galapagos Tortoises, and Piranhas. In 2009, to celebrate its 12th year in print, Donna Atwood Design published a newly revised edition of Sonoran Desert A to Z, Storad's popular coloring/learning book. Other books in the series include Little Lords of the Desert (Arachnids and Insects), Flying Colors (Beautiful Birds of the Southwest), and Ancient Harvest (Plants used by Native People of the Southwest).

In February 2010, Storad retired as director of the Office of Research Publications at Arizona State University. For more than 24 years he wrote and edited stories about science, scholarship, and creative activity taking place at the nation's largest public university. He was the founding editor of the nationally award winning ASU Research Magazine. He also was founding editor of Chain Reaction, an award-winning magazine for young readers that highlights stories about science, learning, and creative activity taking place at ASU. Check it out at http://chainreactionkids.org Storad will now devote his full time and energy to writing interesting non-fiction books for young readers. He also does author presentations for schools and conducts nonfiction writing workshops for students and teachers across the country. Learn more about his school presentations at www.conradstorad.com

Prior to working at ASU, Storad worked as a reporter, editor, and general manager for The Barberton Herald newspaper in northeast Ohio. He was a science/medical writer for the U.S. National Cancer Institute, a freelance magazine writer, and a science/feature writer at Kent State University. He earned a degree in mass media communication from the University of Akron in 1979, and a master's degree in mass communication/science journalism from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Telecommunication in 1983. He was a Year 2000 inductee to the Cronkite School's Journalism Hall of Fame. Storad is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Arizona Book Publisher's Association, and the University Research Magazine Association.