Reflection

Reflection

If you have been around a lot of clean ice and snow during the day, you know it can be hard to see because it is so bright. Ice acts as a reflector. When the sun's rays hit clean ice, most of them bounce back up into space. This makes it harder for the sun to warm things up.
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“This appealing series title explores the most recent Ice Age, beginning with where the ice came from and continuing to the end of the Ice Age. . . Particularly fun are the factual errors revealed in the movie Ice Age. Included are a time line, glossary, resources, essential questions, and examples of Ice Age sites around the U.S. Great for browsing, but even better for STEM programming in classroom, library, and after-school settings.”

Alexander K. Hastings, Assistant Curator of Paleontology, Virginia Museum of Natural History
"The book really makes learning about the Ice Age and the world around us a lot of fun. The book even brings in the real science that tied in with a few memorable moments from the popular Ice Age movie franchise."

Detailed Book Description

Brrr–does it feel cold? Get out your gloves and get ready to experience the Ice Age! In Explore the Ice Age! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 discover what an ice age consists of, why we have them, and what effect an ice age has on living organisms and ecosystems. The book pays particular attention to the most recent Ice Age, which is the only one humans were around to witness.

  • Uses a topic of high interest to unify cross-curricular studies including arts, anatomy, mapping, earth science, physics, geography, biology, botany, cultural studies, archaeology, and paleontology.
  • Readers learn about the modern technological tools that make the analysis of ancient evidence possible.
Available In:
Hardcover, $19.95
9781619305779		 Paperback, $14.95
9781619305816
Includes: Table of Contents | Timeline | Glossary | Resources | Index | Metric Conversions Chart
Specs: 8 x 10 size | 4-color interior | 96 pages
Subject: Science
Content Focus: Life Science
Leveling: Ages 7-10 |Grade Level 3-4 |GRL R |Lexile 710L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Timeline

Introduction
Welcome to the Ice Age!

Chapter 1
What a World!

Chapter 2
Discovering the Ice Age

Chapter 3
Mammoths and More

Chapter 4
Paleo People

Chapter 5
Ice Age Again?

Glossary
Resources
Essential Questions
Metric Conversions
Index