How Do Wind and Water Change the Earth? By Natalie Hyde
Learn how water and wind shape the landscape of Earth. Visit the Grade 2 Inquiry Deep Dive Module of the BlueTech Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
The Sun, the Wind, and the Rain by Lisa Westberg Peters
With a plastic bucket and shovel, Elizabeth uses beach sand to build a mountain. Off in the distance, yet large enough to see, is a magnificent mountain range forged of rock and sediment. As breezes and the sea spill the granules from Elizabeth’s mountain, so too does the wind and rain shear pebbles and dirt […]
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin
Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for […]
Cracking Up: A Story About Erosion by Jacqul Bailey
A rocky cliff juts out toward the ocean, its rough face jagged and worn. In a process called erosion, water, ice, and wind wear away the rock and change its shape over time. From rivers cutting deep valleys to ocean waves crashing into the shore, erosion changes the face of the earth. Visit the Grade […]
Wind and Water Shape the Land by Nadia Higgins
Earth is a beautiful place! See some of its most amazing sights as you find out how Wind and Water Shape the Land. Sing along as you explore What Shapes Our Earth! This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access. Visit the Grade 2 Inquiry Deep Dive Module of the BlueTech Curriculum to […]
Follow the Water Fro Brook to Ocean by Author Dorros
Water is always flowing, from a brook to a stream, to a river to the ocean. Read and find out more about how water shapes the earth and why it is important to keep our water clean in this fascinating book from author-illustrator Arthur Dorros. This book clearly explains terms like “brook,” “stream,” “river,” and […]
Duwamish River project by NOAA
Discuss the idea of human impact on river systems. Students may be curious to learn more about river restoration. Visit the Grade 2 Inquiry Deep Dive Module of the BlueTech Curriculum to see curriculum connections. A River Reborn: Restoring Salmon Habitat Along the Duwamish River
A River Ran Wild by Lynn Cherry
From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. Visit the Grade 2 Inquiry Deep Dive Module of […]