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My Book of Rocks and Minerals

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Dorling Kindersley

Annotation: A visual reference combines highly detailed, vibrant photography of rocks, minerals and geological formations in a range of categories with engaging facts about how they form, how they are used and fascinating record breakers, in a guide that also outlines suggestions for starting a collection.

Genre: [Earth and space sciences]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #143345

Format: Perma-Bound from Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 07/11/17

Pages: 96 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-465-46190-6 Perma-Bound: 0-605-98079-9

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-465-46190-2 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-98079-2

Dewey: 552

LCCN: 2017300139

Dimensions: 26 cm.

Subject Heading:
Rocks. Juvenile literature.
Minerals. Juvenile literature.
Gems. Juvenile literature.
Fossils. Juvenile literature.
Rocks. Identification. Juvenile literature.
Minerals. Identification. Juvenile literature.
Gems. Identification. Juvenile literature.
Fossils. Identification. Juvenile literature.
Rocks.
Minerals.
Precious stones.
Rocks. Identification.
Minerals. Identification.
Precious stones. Identification.

Language: English

Reviews:

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Aspiring -rock hounds- are the kinds of readers Dennie is after in this broad introduction to the diversity of rocks, minerals, and gems on Earth. After initial spreads devoted to rock hunting and starting a collection, Dennie moves on to discuss dozens of rocks and minerals (in one nifty visual, bits of yellow, red, and blue crayons are compressed, combined, and melted in different ways to demonstrate how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks vary). Vibrant photographs provide close-up looks at the vivid coloring and dramatic crystalline structures of fluorite, mica, topaz, and more. Small sidebars succinctly define relevant terms such as luster and transparency, and the images are annotated with intriguing details (-Turquoise crystals have no definable shape-) that supplement each section-s introductory text. A solid primer that should have many readers looking at the ground in a new light. Ages 6-9. (July)

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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Lexile: IG960L

Guided Reading Level: U

Fountas & Pinnell: U

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. Youll 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.

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