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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A survey of the earth's rocks and minerals explores some of the ways they have been transformed into usable materials from talcum powder to silver jewelry, in a reference complemented by a bonus activity suggestion.
14) Rocks & minerals
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral...
Author
Publisher
QEB, part of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For those with curious minds starting to take note of the world around them, the basic materials from which our planet is made raise a multitude of questions. What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, [this book] provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs."-- provided by publisher....
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Think rocks are boring? Hard to like? Kinda just sit there, doing nothing? Why even write a whole book about them?? Bethany Barton will tell you why ... because we wouldn't be here if there were no rocks! From the Grand Canyon to volcanoes to diamonds and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us where we've been and where we're going. With tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts, Bethany Barton introduces younger readers to geology and...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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...
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