Scratching the Surface
Exploring Earth's Layers
Published on 1. August 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-63079-332-6 (ISBN)
Description
A lyrical, scientific exploration of what's below our feet, this gorgeously illustrated informational picture book digs into geological discoveries--and embraces the mysteries science has yet to solve. Join "science poet" Kate Allen Fox (Pando, Capstone, 2021--named a Best Book of 2021 by School Library Journal) on a journey to the center of the Earth in this fascinating, wonder-filled investigation of Earth's layers. Illustrated cross-sections and additional nonfiction back matter about the scientific method make this narrative nonfiction a comprehensive and satisfying experience for young scientists.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 7 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 258 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63079-332-6 (9781630793326)
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Persons
Kate Allen Fox lives in southern California with her husband and two sons. After a career as a public health professional, she combined her passions for research and writing and began creating picture books about science and nature. Her work has appeared in several publications, including The New York Times. Pando is her first picture book.