Dirtmeister’s Nitty Gritty Planet Earth

All About Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, & Even Dirt!

Paperback

Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

Come and explore the world under your feet with the Dirtmeister and friends! Part graphic novel, part fun guidebook, this very cool, rocky journey introduces both eager and reluctant readers to the basic geologic processes that shape our Earth. Clear and concise explanations of the various geologic processes reveal the comprehensive science behind each fascinating topic. Fun facts and simple DIY experiments reinforce the concepts while short biographies of important scientists inspire future geo-scientists.

"Dirtmeister’s Nitty Gritty Planet Earth is well organized, with a balanced mix of cartooning and seriousness. Stephen Tomecek and Fred Harper together succeed in making Earth science fun." - New York Journal of Books

ISBN 9781426319037 (Paperback)
Published on Jun 9, 2015
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 128
Dimensions 7-1/2 x 10
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 1040L | Fountas/Pinnell: S

Steve Tomecek

Steve Tomecek, the Executive Director and founder of Science Plus, Inc., is the author of numerous books, including three other Jump Into Science titles. He was the winner of the 1996 American Institute of Physics Excellence in Science Writing Award. He lives in Bellerose, New York.

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