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Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
IG 740L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items such as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for their beauty. Find out about the different types of rocks and minerals, how they formed, how they are used, and what we can do to conserve and recycle them"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are far more rare-and thus more expensive-than salt! In this text, readers learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form, how minerals are identified, how minerals are used, and more. Informative and interesting text presents readers with science content in a fun way. A graphic organizer shows how different minerals are identified, while fact boxes provide readers...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
American edition, revised edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.
"This book introduces readers to minerals"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1130L
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
288 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"A complete guide to finding, collecting, and identifying the region's gems, minerals, and fossils. Explore the mineral-rich region of Wisconsin with veteran rockhound Robert Beard's Rockhounding Wisconsin and unearth 84 of the state's best rockhounding spots, ranging from popular sites to numerous lesser-known areas. Featuring an overview of the state's geologic history as well as a site-by-site guide to the best rockhounding locations, Rockhounding...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
17) Minerals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
32 pages : clor illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to minerals, while explaining how the resource is used, problems facing the natural resource, and what the future of it looks like. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index."--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
IG 980L
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Nature is bursting with objects that are beautiful, useful, and intriguing. But where do they come from-- and what are they for? Hoare helps readers discover natural objects that have amazing tales to tell. From a delicate bird's feather to a glittering rock from space, readers will marvel at minerals forged through time, ingenious structures made by nature, and remarkable features that help animals and plants to survive and thrive. --
20) Grand Canyon
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain"--
A river winds through the landscape, eroding the rock for millions of years, shaping a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, as much as 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as ...Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that live within its walls, Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow...
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