Companion Book Series

Students grades 4 -8 and into high school

Down to Earth

Companion Book to Ishi

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Henry has always been fascinated by rocks. As a homeschooler, he pours through the R volume of the encyclopedia to help him identify the rocks he finds. So, when a meteorite falls in his family's field, who better to investigate than this rock enthusiast--with his best friend, James, and his little sister, Birdie, in tow, of course.

But soon after the meteorite's arrival, the water in Henry's small Maine town starts drying up. It's not long before news spreads that the space rock and Henry's family might be to blame. Henry is determined to defend his newest discovery, but his knowledge of geology could not have prepared him for how much this stone from the sky would change his community, his family, and even himself.

Science and wonder abound in this middle-grade debut about an inquisitive boy and the massive rock that came down to Earth to reshape his life.

Lesson Plans and Activities

Curriculum Guide by Author
How to Read a Rock
Discussion Guide
Salva's Foundation
Middle Grades Challenge
World Wildlife Classroom
STEAM Geology

Supplemental Resources

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Lesson Plan and Rubric
Adobe and Khan Academy
Editable Template
Adobe Express K-12 Education
Story Guide
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