The earth for Sam

The earth for Sam

by W. Maxwell Reed

1930

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The author explains to children how the earth's features were formed by geologic processes and discusses the fossil evidence of the development (and sometimes extinction) of past life forms from the Siluruan Period through the current Pleistocene Period.

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    How does W. Maxwell Reed’s choice to directly address a young reader—his nephew Sam—shape your own appreciation for how we pass scientific knowledge down to the next generation?

  2. 2

    Considering the book was written nearly a century ago, which of Reed's explanations of geological processes surprised you the most in light of modern scientific discoveries?

  3. 3

    Reed brings ancient prehistoric eras to life with vivid descriptions; which geological period discussed in the book captivated your imagination the most, and why?

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