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Investigate how the earth was formed with 15 projects from Nomad Press and Geology of the Desert Southwest.  Educational, fun and hands on Geology of the Desert Southwest will keep your child learning.  Here's a peek at what's inside;

Introduction - Geology and Geography
Chapter 1 - Plate Tectonics
Chapter 2 - Mountains
Chapter 3 - Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Chapter 4 - Plateaus, Plains, Basins
Chapter 5 - Climate
Chapter 6 - Rivers and Lakes
Chapter 7 - Unique Ecosystems
Chapter 8 - The Coast
Chapter 9 -Natural Resources

In addition, this book gives your child a "Words to Know" list, fun facts, and, of course, 15 hands on projects like  "Make You Own Basin and Range" p.g. 27 and "Make You Own Solar Oven" p.g 65 - these projects are super fun, educational and use household items or ones that are easily found.  Geology of the Desert Southwest is rated for ages 9-12 or reading level; T.

Check out this and other Nomad Press books at; http://www.nomadpress.net/

If you haven't discovered Nomad Press Explore Series AND you are still on the fence about Spigot Science then this is a great giveaway for you.  Check it out...

Nomad Press Simple Machines is a wonderful book that engages and teaches about how most machines are based on one (or several) of the very basics machines;

• the Lever
• Inclined Plane
• Wheel and Axle
• Screw
• Wedge
• Pulley

In addition, it includes some cool history facts, words to know and 25 great projects you can do with your child using everyday objects.  Check out Making Your Own Jumping Jack p.g 20, take the Chopstick Challenge p.g 24 or try your hand at Making Your Own Movable Pulley p.g 75.

The great thing about Nomad Press Explore series is your child doesn't have to be a science genius to have fun and learn about new and wonderful things.  Nomad Press is on the web at; http://nomadpress.net/

Nomad Press is awesome, but team them up with Spigot Science and it's unbelievable!

Spigot Science is published 4 times a year, taking one subject and delving into it.  Spigot offers fun articles, and games incorporating all aspects of teaching;

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Math
• Geography
• Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Health
• Arts
• Library

Spigot Science is one of the most comprehensive and entertaining publications on the Internet today.  If you haven't checked them out yet (or if you're already a fan) we invite you to stop by Spigot Science at; http://spigotsciencemag.com/

Now that you know about these wonderful publications you can enter here to win a copy of Nomad Press Explore Simple Machines PLUS a Premium Membership to Spigot Science which includes all Spigot's back Issues as well as 4 brand new upcoming Issues. 

All you have to do is leave a comment is this blogspot letting me know you want to be entered (contact info too, please).  I will do a random draw on Sunday December 11th for one lucky winner.

Good Luck!

They are wide and deep.  They are vast and have everything to do with life on Earth. 
    
 In this publication of Spigot Science, Oceans, we help students explore the mysteries of the deep from many perspectives.  In addition to learning the science of tides and ocean motion, they will learn all about what lives in the deep layers of the oceans and where all the oceans are located.
    
In the Language Arts Connection, students will write an ocean myth, and then rewrite a scientifically correct version.  In the Social Studies Connection, they will learn about the ocean census.  They will consider ocean safety in Health Connections, and in the Arts Connection, they will sing sea shanties and view ocean statuary.
    
Of course, our regular monthly feature segments focus on oceans too.  Students will learn to think deeply as they Think Like a Scientist and learn about the life of Jacques Cousteau in Scientists Are People Too.  In our Library Connection they will read ocean book reviews relevant to upper elementary and middle school students.
    
There is so much to learn about these waters that encompass 70 percent of our planet.
    
Premium members are entitled to all past, present, and future publications of Spigot Science for a whole year.  This includes all 15 of our themed publications as well as the monthly Science in the News.  Just log in to download Oceans.
    
If you are not yet a member, please visit us and sign up!   Tap into Learning with Spigot Science publications