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23) Rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral.
25) Petra
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Petra is a little rock who believes she is a mighty mountain... until a dog fetches her for its owner, and she is tossed into a bird's nest. A mountain? No, Petra is now an egg! An egg of the world in a world of possibility.
Author
Publisher
The Countryman Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Conceived of by artist Amy Goldin, 'flowstones' are crafted by molding a sheet of polymer clay around a smooth river rock. They impart a sense of calm to the holder, grounded by the weight and soothed by the smooth surface. Each stone's unique shape and pattern gives it a beauty all its own. In Flowstones, Goldin shares beautiful photographs of the many stones she has created, captured in nature, where their striking appearance contrasts with landscapes...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Where do diamonds come from? What makes gems sparkle? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book. Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them...
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....
31) Wisconsin, Illinois & Iowa rocks & minerals: a field guide to the Badger, Prairie & Hawkeye states
Author
Publisher
Adventure Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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
Muddy Boots
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Carmela LaVigna Coyle's new picture book takes readers on an epic journey through time. Through ice ages, meteor showers, and earthquakes, readers experience the formation of an ancient treasure. Meanwhile, somewhere in the present, a little girl sets out on a hike with her family. The two stories collide when the little girl finds something SPECTACULAR on the side of a trail-a treasure forged over the course of hundreds of MILLIONS of years all...
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