World of Science - Adventures in Earth Sciences

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Adventures in Earth Sciences is an immersive encounter with more than 15 natural processes that take place on our planet and beyond. Why are there four seasons in a year? How does the ozone layer protect life on Earth? What kind of displays light up our skies? Dig up fossils that take us back in time. Travel to the edge of a whirlpool. And journey to the heart of the sun. From parched deserts to the freezing tundra, from ocean depths to starry heights, and from tiny rocks to gas giants in space, explore the workings of our amazing universe as never before!

The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.

This book aligns with the following syllabi:

  • Singapore Science syllabus topics: Materials.

  • Cambridge Primary Science syllabus topics: Material properties and material changes and The Earth and beyond.

  • IB Primary Years Programme Science syllabus topics: Earth's systems and cycles.

Contents:

ALL ABOUT EARTH SCIENCES:

    • Planet Earth, Our Home

    • Four Seasons

    • Blow, Wind, Blow!

    • A Protective Shield


TREASURES OF THE LAND:

    • Ancient Records

    • Arctic Adventures

    • Desert Discoveries


SECRETS OF THE SEA:

    • Making Waves

    • Wild Water Spirals


STRANGE SKIES:

    • What Are Clouds?

    • Bands of Colour


ACROSS THE UNIVERSE:

    • Sunny Source of Life

    • Lighting Up the Night Sky


Quiz Challenge:

    • So, How Much Do You Really Know About Earth Sciences?

 

Readership: 6–12 year olds, Singapore, Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.