Rocks and fossils are amazing topics for scientific study. They can tell us a vast amount of interesting information about our rocky planet - Earth. In the book Rocks and Fossils, you will explore the science behind these wonders of the natural world through ten investigations and experiments using the ATOM method - Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure - to ensure you're working like a professional scientist. You will learn about the three main types of rocks and what happens to rocks during a volcanic eruption, as well as processes such as erosion and weathering. Discover how and why fossils form and how hard or soft some rocks can be!

At the end of the book, scientific guidelines explain why scientists follow certain rules and the things they watch out for or try to avoid. The Science Skills Sorted series includes six thematic books for children over 8 years old studying KS2 science. The ATOM method is designed to help readers work scientifically, as taught in the classroom, and each of the investigations is accompanied by explanatory text to reveal facts about the topic. A variety of experiments in each book means that while some may require a few more materials than others, there are plenty of experiments that are cheap and accessible, using items easily found in the classroom or at home.

Pages: 32, Year of Publication: 1009, Dimensions: 20.8x20.8cm