Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals
Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9780545500210

This book talks about the differnt types of rocks and minerals.

Rocks & Minerals Study

Rocks & Minerals Study
Author: Molly Sanchez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Gems
ISBN: 9781952920059

"Have you ever held a beautiful stone and wished to know its story—how it was formed, what it is made of, or why it is shaped and colored that way? Some stones grow in volcanic rock, others in wet caves, and still others are formed through intense heat and pressure over thousands of years! Look at the world of rocks and minerals with new eyes through this fascinating book, packed with stunning photographs and images. Children will learn fun facts, as well as the uses and history of the forty rocks and minerals highlighted, while they discover the secret to classifying and describing each one. Helping children glimpse the majesty of the natural world is one of the main goals at The Good and the Beautiful, and this study guide is a perfect place to start!"...from the back cover.

My Book of Rocks and Minerals

My Book of Rocks and Minerals
Author: Devin Dennie
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465494510

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.

Gems and Gemstones

Gems and Gemstones
Author: Lance Grande
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2009-11-15
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0226305112

"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals
Author: Keith Lye
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1995
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780811464413

Discusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.

Rocks and Minerals Activity Book

Rocks and Minerals Activity Book
Author: Jonah S. Jacobson
Publisher: Coloring Nature
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781940647487

This geology-themed coloring book includes educational content, as well as interactive activities such as mazes and word finds.

Rocks

Rocks
Author: Natalie M. Rosinsky
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2002-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404803343

The rocks you see everyday can be grouped into different types, like igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks. Complete with activities and experiments, this nonfiction science book is perfect for introducing children to geology.

National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals

National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals
Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426312830

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.

Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals and Shells

Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals and Shells
Author: Moira Rose Donohue
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Minerals
ISBN: 9781426372223

Featuring more than two hundred photos, this interactive introduction to the Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells is filled with fascinating facts as well as breathtaking natural sites.