Science Readers: Earth and Moon

Earth and Moon is an informational text that explains the rotation of the earth, the cycle of night and day, and the phases of the moon. A two-page experiment invites students to explore the phases of the moon. 

The book is divided into sections.  Sentences vary in length and structure.  Photographs, labeled diagrams, and captions support and enhance the text.  A table of contents, glossary, and index are provided.

Content words are bold faced and included in the glossary. The comparatives highest and easier are used.

This title is from the Science Readers: Content and Literacy in Science series from Teacher Created Materials. Build literacy skills and science content knowledge with high-interest, appropriately levelled information texts.