Show Me Rocks and Minerals

Show Me Rocks and Minerals

Author: Patricia Wooster

Publisher: Raintree

Published: 2017-08-10

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1474733670

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From molten lava to glittering crystals, there's so much to learn about rocks and minerals. Show Me Rocks and Minerals has more than 100 facts and definitions about these amazing substances.


My Book of Rocks and Minerals

My Book of Rocks and Minerals

Author: Devin Dennie

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-07-11

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1465494510

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A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals - Stunning high-quality photographs. - Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. - Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.


Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author: Paul R. Shaffer

Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1466864826

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This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: - Physical and chemical properties - Origins and geologic significance - Gems and semiprecious stones - How to find and collect specimens Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!


A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals

A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Author: Frederick H. Pough

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 9780395910962

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Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure.


Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780395511374

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Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.


The World of Rocks & Minerals

The World of Rocks & Minerals

Author: William B. Rice

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2007-09-21

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0743905539

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Readers will learn the answer to that and much more in this fascinating informational text! Igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, geologists, and gemstones are some of the topics that are introduced through clear, stunning photos, interesting charts and graphs, supportive text, and an accessible glossary and index. An intriguing and captivating hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to learn more about geology!


National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals

National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals

Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Published: 2012-08-14

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1426312830

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From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow! This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1039-3 National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.


Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals

Author: Anna Claybourne

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780752572437

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Can rocks be folded in half? Why are diamonds used for cutting? Find answers to these and over 100 intriguing questions in this superbly illustrated book.


Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Author: John Farndon

Publisher: Australian Geographic

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781742459400

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The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......


Get Hands-On with Rocks and Minerals!

Get Hands-On with Rocks and Minerals!

Author: Alix Wood

Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1725331276

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Rocks and minerals are the building blocks of our world, but there’s a huge and fascinating variety of these materials, from the roundest gray pond rock to the most brilliant and sparkly diamond. Readers will learn about all manner of rocks and minerals, as well as their properties, types, and uses. Color photos and diagrams allow curious geologists in training to study rocks and minerals in detail, while hands-on activities and projects will encourage them think for themselves about important principles.