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Volcanoes and Earthquakes

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Pub Date 17 Sep 2019 | Archive Date 10 Oct 2019

Children's Nonfiction

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Description

Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about volcanoes, earthquakes and other astounding natural events.

With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.

What happens when a volcano erupts? Can we predict earthquakes? Where do most earthquakes occur in the world? Discover what amazing things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about:
  • Tectonic plates using a soggy biscuit
  • How gas blows cinders out of a crater with popcorn, a plate, a cup and a straw
  • Which materials are the best protection against heat using a chocolate bar
  • How to measure quakes by making your own seismometer from everyday items
  • Tsunamis by making your own model tsunami wave
  • And much more!
Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.
Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about volcanoes, earthquakes and other astounding natural events.

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Marketing Plan

Key Selling Points:  Activities and projects to help readers understand key geography topics.  Fun detective characters guide the reader through the topic of volcanoes and earthquakes / the water cycle  Covers key geography curriculum topics 

Publicity:  Pitch to nature and science outlets  Pitch to American Geosciences Institute for inclusion in online resources during Earth Science Week 

Trade & Consumer:  Social media: tee up for World Water Day (March 2020)  Social media: tee up for Earth Science Week (October 2019)  Giveaway of the pair of books via social media during Earth Science Week (October 2019) 

School Library:  Select mailing to education/librarian contacts Promote at School & Library shows    Submit for all eligible awards   Activity kit (combo, submit to Earth Science Week classroom activities page) 

Key Selling Points:  Activities and projects to help readers understand key geography topics. Fun detective characters guide the reader through the topic of volcanoes and earthquakes / the water...

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Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780711244610
PRICE US$14.95 (USD)
PAGES 32

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