That's a Plateau! (Let's Look at Landforms)

Plateaus are sometimes called tablelands, which is a nickname that makes sense since plateaus have flat tops that often resemble the smooth surface of a table. Your readers will learn about these unique landforms, from how they form their signature flat tops to where they are found around the world. Accessible text is paired with eye-catching photographs, helping readers learn to identify these remarkable landforms, which is an important part of the elementary social studies curriculum. Key science concepts are discussed, offering a cross-curricular guide to plateaus. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Gr 2-3-This series acquaints readers with landforms found on Earth, including canyons, valleys, hills, mountains, plateaus, and plains. Paragraphs with vocabulary in bold have corresponding full-page pictures to highlight key features and information. Giving an overview of how the landforms are naturally created and how people experience the landform helps readers further connect to each topic. In That's a Canyon, readers discover the power of erosion, and discover that people build cities on plateaus in That's a Plateau. The back matter includes a glossary, index, and where to find more information. VERDICT An introduction for elementary readers discovering the different landforms found on Earth.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Read more Continue reading Read less