N o r th E a s t In d e pen d e nt S c ho o l Di s tr ic t
4th Grade Science
Title
Unit 1
Trade Books
pages TEKS
August, 2005
Author
ISBN #
Unit 1: The Natural World
Erosion and Weathering
Rocks and Soil
4.11A
Brian Knapp
0717258386
(Science Matters, v. 4)
24 4.10A
 With vivid illustrations and photographs this text provides a lot of information about
the importance of rocks and soil: from how they shape the land, to how they are
formed, to characteristics of hardness. The book also includes several activities that
can be done in the classroom.
4.10A
Science at the Sandy Shore
24
4.11B
Kate Boehm Jerome 0792286251
(National Geographic)
4.6A
 Discusses the ocean’s effect on land in the formation of sand on the beaches. High
and low tides are also discussed. Some animals that live in and near the tide pools are
also described.
4.10A
When a Storm Comes
12
4.11B
Kate McGough
0792287339
(National Geographic)
4.6A
 Simple text explains how wind and rain can cause erosion. It also discusses how human
activities cause increase or decrease erosion.
Properties of Soil
Dirt
4.11A
Steve Tomecek
0792282043
4.10A
A star nosed mole is the guide to the world of dirt. Discusses the properties of soil,
how it supports living things, how soil is made, and how to protect the soil we have.
The charming illustrations enhance the text.
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Some annotations are based on reviews from: Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Card catalog, NSTA, and book jacket.
This publication is the property of North East Independent School District.
Duplication in whole or in part, outside of NEISD, is prohibited without express written permission from NEISD.
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N o r th E a s t In d e pen d e nt S c ho o l Di s tr ic t
4th Grade Science
Title
Unit 1
Trade Books
pages TEKS
August, 2005
Author
ISBN #
Sand
16 4.11A
Monica Halpern
0792285077
(National Geographic)
4.10A
 Begins by explaining how sand is formed by weathering. Why sand is different in
different places is the next topic discussed and the varied properties of this type of
soil are included. Sand is also compared to dirt with an example of water retention.
How erosion by wind and water move sand from place to place is also discussed. The
final section provides some examples of the uses of sand.
Fossil Record
Fossils
16
4.10B
Kate McGough
0792287258
(National Geographic)
 Explains what a fossil is and how fossils are formed. Finding fossils and how scientists
use them to learn about plants and animals of the past are also discussed.
Fossils
48 4.10B
Ann O. Squire
0516225049
 The emphasis of this book is on fossils as clues to the past. It explains how fossils
are formed and how scientists use them to tell what life was like millions of years
ago.
Fossils
24 4.10B
William Russell
085933588
 Explains different types of fossils and how they are made. It also explains how
fossils are a book about the past and uses the Grand Canyon as an example.
Fossils Tell of Long Ago
32 4.10B
Aliki
0690048440
 Explains what a fossil is and how it tells about what the Earth was like millions of
years ago.
Fossils
24 4.10B
Becky Olien
0736809511
 Explains how fossils form and how scientists use them to learn about what the Earth
was like long ago. How the fossil record lead scientists to conclude that the
continents were once joined is also discussed.
Some annotations are based on reviews from: Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Card catalog, NSTA, and book jacket.
This publication is the property of North East Independent School District.
Duplication in whole or in part, outside of NEISD, is prohibited without express written permission from NEISD.
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