Earth Science Education

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An Audible Best Nonfiction Listen of 2024 TIME’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 A Best Book of the Year: Barnes & Noble and Publishers Weekly An Amazon Best Nonfiction Book of the Year “A masterpiece of science writing.” –Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of...

The sub-title of my book, “Creator*s On Earth” has a double meaning. As a contraction for the “Creator is” on Earth As a plural for human beings existing as “Creators” on Earth having a human experience. Section 1 of Carbon Before Melanin researches the role that the carbon atom played in the development of the cosmos and earth. Carbon is the glue-like atom that can bind with itself and other atoms creating the melanin molecule and organic life on earth, specifically human beings. The carbon atom plays a vital role in the formation of the Melanin molecule. Carbon is the basis ...

In Earth in Mind, David W. Orr argues that much of what has gone wrong with the world, is the result of inadequate and misdirected education that: Alienates us from life in the name of human domination; causes students to worry about how to make a living before they know who they are; overemphasizes success and careers; separates feeling from intellect and the practical from the theoretical; deadens the sense of wonder for the created world.

What if biology wasn’t boring—but something your child actually loved learning? Most kids struggle with biology because it feels confusing and overwhelming. Biology for Curious Kids changes that by turning real science into a fun, clear, and engaging adventure that helps children truly understand how life works. Instead of memorizing facts, children build real understanding and confidence—learning how living things grow, change, and connect, from tiny cells to entire ecosystems. Written in simple, friendly language, this book explains complex ideas through engaging examples, hands-on ...

AudioLearn’s College Level Courses presents Meteorology. Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of meteorology. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate course in Meteorology. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized sections.There are quizzes and key takeaways following each section to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

Extreme Earth raises questions about the nature of science, especially as it relates to climate change and plate tectonics. Global warming has been in the public eye for years now, as scientific panels and independence scientific research studies have suggested that the changes in earth’s weather and climate might, to some degree, be due to human activity, especially fossil fuel extraction and the burning of fuels resulting in a 25 – 30% increase in CO2 in the Earth’s atmosphere. Extreme Earth is also about natural disasters that humans have no impact on the cause, but because of ...

Our DANTES study guides are different! The Introduction to Geology DANTES/DSST Study Guide teaches you everything that you need to know to pass the DSST test. This study guide is more than just sample test questions. Our easy-to-understand study guide will teach you the information. We've condensed what you need to know into a manageable book—one that will leave you completely prepared to tackle the test.

Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard was first published in 1982 by L. Ron Hubbard and has become one of the seminal works of science fiction. The books focuses on Earth in the year 3000. The Earth is ruled by an alien race and humans are an endangered species, really nothing more than animals. Although the novel has been used as an educational resource by many, there has never been an approved and fully explained guide for that until now. Under contract with Galaxy Press, the publisher of Hubbard's works, Dr. David Powers created this white paper to aid in the use of Battlefield Earth as an...

A beautiful, lyrical exploration of the places where nature is flourishing in our absence "[Flyn] captures the dread, sadness, and wonder of beholding the results of humanity's destructive impulse, and she arrives at a new appreciation of life, 'all the stranger and more valuable for its...

Well, Cool Earth Facts for Kids has all of those facts and more! Made for kids eight and up, and younger ambitious learners, this audiobook breaks down all of the planet's coolest and most interesting processes! Designed to help create a foundation for a broad understanding of Earth's natural history and functions, this audiobook includes chapters on the following:

When award-winning journalist Nick Davies decided to break Fleet Street's unwritten rule by investigating his own colleagues, he found that the business of reporting the truth had been slowly subverted by the mass production of ignorance.

Brought to you by Penguin. Explore how speed influences every aspect of life on Earth, from the slow grind of geological processes and the fleeting lifespans of organisms to the astonishing speed of light and the remarkable adaptations of creatures like the swift antelope and the soaring...

🌍 A bold vision. A soulful awakening. A global invitation. In a time of uncertainty, division, and planetary crisis, a new kind of identity is emerging—one rooted not in borders or beliefs, but in belonging to the Earth itself. Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity is a powerful and timely call to rise into conscious participation with life, community, and the living planet. Written by transformational guide, podcast host, and movement builder Zen Benefiel, this groundbreaking book weaves personal awakening, global vision, and practical action into one coherent path ...

Throughout Lewis and Clark for Dummies, you find out about Jefferson's western exploration from his earliest efforts to see the Corps assembled through the aftermath for the explorers, the tribes, and the United States. But the focus of Lewis & Clark for Dummies is on the period between Jefferson's confidential letter to Congress requesting dollars to mount a western exploration (January 18,1803) and the expedition's triumphant (and improbable) return to St. Louis (September 23, 1806): 42 months that changed the world.

Discover the magic of Earth Day and spring rain with curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in this engaging children's story! On a rainy April morning, three best friends embark on a delightful learning adventure about Earth Day and the importance of April showers. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this beautifully crafted story combines environmental education with childhood wonder. 🌧️ Why This Earth Day Story Stands Out: Educational Value: Children learn about Earth Day, International Mother Earth Day, the water cycle, and why spring rain is essential for our planet....

Why are so many American children learning so much misinformation about climate change? Investigative reporter Katie Worth reviewed scores of textbooks, built a 50-state database, and traveled to a dozen communities to talk to children and teachers about what is being taught, and found a...

The first illustrated guidebook, now adapted for audio, that answers the age-old question: Can I Recycle This? Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, "can I recycle this?" This simple question reaches...

Oak Tree's Gift is the channeled teachings of one of Earth's great-grandmothers. The wise 100-year-old Oak brings you truth, boundaries, and a unique way of guiding life's journey.

The wonder of the natural world surrounds us - from the Amazon rain forest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it’s more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet by taking action. The first audiobook in a middle-grade series for young environmental activists and nature lovers, The Wild World Handbook offers a road map for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors, alongside surprising facts and hands-on activities.

Get ready for the exploration of a lifetime. Inventory of the Universe whisks you from the original elementary particles in the confines of 14 billion years of outer space through Earth's protective atmosphere, zips down to our lush livable home-base globe, plunges into the absorbing aqueous kingdom of water, darts onto hospitable terra firma with its exotic flora, oftentimes bizarre fauna and you and me, probably the most extraordinary and enigmatic beings on earth with our handy multi-functional bodies, intelligent, thinking (sometimes) brains and imaginative (sometimes a little too much)...