CK-12 Earth Science for Middle School
Jean Brainard, Julie Sandeen
An approachable introduction to earth science for younger students, covering rocks, Earth history, weather, climate, the oceans and natural resources. Short lessons, vivid photos and simple vocabulary make the concepts easy to follow.
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