Islands

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

All islands are surrounded by water, but there is more to these important landforms than meets the eye! Volcanoes formed some islands. Corals formed others. Some are old while others are new. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about islands, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977124562
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Earth's Landforms
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	440L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of seven science books for children, one adult nonfiction title and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa taught outdoor education for several years and still enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. Lisa lives on a six-acre hobby farm in rural Ohio with her husband and four children.

Table of Contents

What Is an Island? 4

How Do Islands Form? 6

Where Are Islands Found? 12

Big and Small 14

Who Lives on an Island? 18

Make an Island 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

Interviews

Carefully leveled text covers the basics of each landform, while also presenting little-known and surprising facts that will fascinate readers; Each book concludes with a related activity to extend learning; Supports the C3 Framework for Social Studies: Spatial Views of the World