How to Be a Rock Collector
How to Be a Rock Collector
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Crabtree Publishing Co.
Just the Series: Let's Rock!   

Series and Publisher: Let's Rock!   

Annotation: Describes how to dig, where you can and can't dig (restricted in national parks), the necessary equipment, how to identify rocks and gems, and the proper recording and storage of your collection.
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #55437
Format: Library Binding
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM
Copyright Date: 2012
Edition Date: 2012 Release Date: 03/23/12
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: 0-7787-7212-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-7787-7212-5
Dewey: 552.0075
LCCN: 2012000064
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

HYDE, Natalie . How to Be a Rock Collector . ISBN 978-0-7787-7212-5 ; ISBN 978-0-7787-7217-0 . HYDE, Natalie . What Are Fossils? ISBN 978-0-7787-7214-9 ; ISBN 978-0-7787-7219-4 . HYDE, Natalie . What Are Minerals? ISBN 978-0-7787-7215-6 ; ISBN 978-0-7787-7220-0 . ea vol: 32p. (Let's Rock! Series). maps. photos. further reading. glossary. index. websites. Crabtree . 2012. PLB $26.60; pap. $8.95. Gr 3-5 With rocks and minerals being curriculum topics, libraries are always in need of additional, current resources. These books cover the basic information but they will not engage readers. The reading level is high for the intended age group. The introductions in Crystals, Fossils , and Minerals don't provide adequate descriptions of the relationships among rocks, minerals, and crystals, and at times the information doesn't flow smoothly between sections. The chapter spreads are busy with catchy subheadings, short paragraphs under each heading, sidebars, and activities. The photos and pictures tie in with the texts but are merely adequate. Rock hounds will probably like the "how to be" volume, which does give good information for children interested in the hobby. Steve Tomecek's Everything Rocks and Minerals (National Geographic, 2011) is a better option for curriculum use. Stephanie Farnlacher, Trace Crossings School, Hoover, AL

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Word Count: 4,191
Reading Level: 6.2
Interest Level: 3-6
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.2 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 150811 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: IG970L
Guided Reading Level: R

Rock collecting is a hobby that is easy to start. This engaging book describes how to dig, where you can and can't dig (restricted in national parks), the necessary equipment, how to identify rocks and gems, and the proper recording and storage of your collection.


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