Exploring Planet Earth: The Journey of Discovery from Early Civilization to Future Exploration
| AUTHOR | Tiner, John |
| PUBLISHER | Master Books (04/03/1997) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The first in a series of three books on science, geared toward the home-school families, but broadly appealing for any elementary age child. Tiner has written a textbook for 5th grade to junior high level with a creationism perspective of history. With definitions of terms and identification of famous explorers, scientists, etc., this book gives students an excellent initial knowledge of people and places, encouraging them to continue their studies in depth. Supplemented with illustrations and photographs. By bringing to life the explorations of people like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, the author gives students the opportunity to read history that hasn t been altered or erased altogether."
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780890511787
ISBN-10:
0890511780
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
160
Carton Quantity:
25
Product Dimensions:
8.53 x 0.40 x 10.69 inches
Weight:
1.04 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Textbook,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Astronomy
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- College Freshman
Dewey Decimal:
910.9
Library of Congress Control Number:
2002728230
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
jacket front
The first in a series of books on science, this book has broad appeal for any elementary-age child, but is written specifically as a resource tool for fifth grade through junior high level.
Blending a creationism perspective of history with definitions of terms and identification of famous explorers, scientists, etc., this book gives students an excellent initial knowledge of people and places, encouraging them to continue their studies in-depth.
Supplemented with photographs, illustrations, questions, and chapter review activities, Exploring Planet Earth brings to life people like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, and gives students the opportunity to read history that hasn't been altered or erased altogether.
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The first in a series of three books on science, geared toward the home-school families, but broadly appealing for any elementary age child. Tiner has written a textbook for 5th grade to junior high level with a creationism perspective of history. With definitions of terms and identification of famous explorers, scientists, etc., this book gives students an excellent initial knowledge of people and places, encouraging them to continue their studies in depth. Supplemented with illustrations and photographs. By bringing to life the explorations of people like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, the author gives students the opportunity to read history that hasn t been altered or erased altogether."
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Author:
Tiner, John
John Hudson Tiner, formerly a science teacher and cartographer (mapmaker), is a freelance writer from Missouri. He is best known for his popular works on science and religion, though he has written in many genres. John and his wife, Jeanene, have two children and three grandchildren.
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