Earth & Sky

This is a workbook perfect for any child interested in science or struggling with science. As an elementary teacher, there is a lot of curriculum related information in the book. There are also some other interesting facts that are not necessarily elementary level science. (Like the Why do People Blush? topic. Interesting, but generally not in the elementary curriculum.)

This book is both fun and informative as a learning tool. It is split in to four main sections each of which end with fun quizzes, questions, the book is full of things to do to engage children. The text sections are in punchy sections that are easy to read. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

Colorful and varied worksheets covering everything from "Why do we dream?" and "Why is the sky blue?" to "How is a star born?" and the different types of energy. Understanding is tested with different types of problems: short answers, describe in your own words, math (addition/subtraction/word problems), reading and comprehension along with other fun activities like crosswords, mazes, wordsearches and other types of puzzle. There are experiments too! Fact tables will delight children who love trivia of the "Did you know there are two rivers called the Colorado?" variety. (Answers are at the back, so parents of inquisitive children may wish to check this out just to maintain their status as All-Knowing!_

Everything is used to encourage children to think and use their imagination, not just to fill in the blanks. A great resource for anyone, and probably especially good as a rainy-day activity.

'Earth & Sky' by Education.com is a workbook full of science and math practice sheets. There is a lot of information packed into a scant 112 pages.

The book is broken up into 4 sections and an answer key. The sections answer basic and some not so basic science questions, like why the sky and ocean are blue or why people blush. You'll learn how honey is made and how a pearl is formed. Potential and kinetic energy is covered as well as the six different forms of energy. Land forms are covered including the rock cycle and weathering. The final section before the answer key is about geography math. It's a bit different from the rest of the book, so it was initially confusing. You are given a series of questions that are based on tables, but the tables are near the back of the section.

The pages have colorful illustrations and a good layout. There are items to fill out on just about every page. The information is concise, but accessible. Every section has a certificate of achievement that can be filled out. It's clearly aimed at 3rd graders on the front cover, and I was pretty impressed with the broad level of information that is given in such a book.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

This book is wonderful!! Especially for parents who are not great at science themselves. This book covers a plethora of topics in a easy to understand way. This book is divided into five sections, one being the answer section. It covers simple questions, begins complex questions, weather, studies the earth as far as elements and different kinds of land structures. It even has geography and a little math. The math/word problems in the geography section are somewhat hard, and require looking up for answers in some cases, or flip to the end of the book for some help with answers.

I love the questions at the end to ensure that the material is sinking in. There are activities throughout the book, very simple, with materials that you have in your home. There are a few word games that ensure your child is learning. This is a great addition to any child who loves science, needs help with science or is homeschooled. It is easy to use and engaging for parents and children alike.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGallery for honest feedback.