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100 1 _aRogers, Julia Ellen,
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245 1 0 _aEarth and Sky Every Child Should Know :
_bEasy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-30
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know" by Julia Ellen Rogers is a collection of educational studies written in the early 20th century. The book is designed to introduce children to the fundamental concepts of earth science, covering topics such as geology, meteorology, and the natural environment. Through engaging descriptions and illustrations, it aims to foster curiosity about the planet and the cosmos among young readers. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring the intricate relationship between the Earth and the sky. Rogers begins with a poetic metaphor, likening the earth's crust to a "great cemetery" where rocks serve as tombstones revealing the history of life on our planet. She discusses how layers of sedimentary rock contain fossils that tell the story of ancient creatures, emphasizing the dynamic processes of the Earth's formation. As the text unfolds, it highlights the physical features of the Earth, including mountains and rivers, while considering how they contribute to the overall ecosystem. The beginning serves as an engaging introduction, encouraging children to reflect on their surroundings and understand the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeology -- Juvenile literature
653 _aAstronomy -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32598
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