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41) Rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world's biggest cave.
42) Soil
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing soil can be: from making houses with mud bricks and how crops grow in volcanic soil to how tree roots can break up rock.
43) Rocks
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In Rocks, beginning readers are introduced to the rock cycle, how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form, where we can find them on Earth, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how rocks form and change.
A picture diagram shows the rock cycle, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about rocks online using...
44) Rock
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English
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Rock explores what rock is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
45) Las rocas
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Español
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In “Rocks”, beginning readers are introduced to the rock cycle, how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form, where we can find them on Earth, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how rocks form and change.
A picture diagram shows the rock cycle, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about rocks online...
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Help kids discover how mountains are formed and rocks are made with this interactive geology book for ages 5-7
Learning about rocks and minerals is a lot more fun when kids can get their hands dirty. This book on rocks teaches budding scientists all about planet Earth through 19 geological topics that feature hands-on experiments, on-page activities, and fascinating facts.
What sets this geology book apart from other rock books for kids:
Real-life...
47) Los minerales
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Español
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In “Minerals”, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth.
A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about...
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Find and Collect the Most Sought-After Rocks & Minerals
Rock collecting is the treasure hunt of a lifetime, and the Upper Midwest is a wonderful place to start. The region is home to a variety of collectible and valuable specimens of rocks and minerals. From Lake Superior Agates to Petoskey Stone to geodes and fossils, the area's offerings provide a challenge but are possible-and in some cases likely-to be found with the right approach. Rockhounding...
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Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: ROCK, FOSSIL, AND SHELL HUNTING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and rock collectors.
Make every day an adventure with the included:
- Immersive activities to get you exploring
- Write-in sections to journal about experiences
- Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers
No experience is required-only curiosity and...
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English
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Dig in to a fun first look at rocks and gems for kids ages 3 and up
From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.
• The life of a rock-Start with a brief introduction that explains how rocks...
51) Fossils
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to petrified forests.
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People have been studying the Earth for thousands of years! This fascinating book will introduce readers to those who made big discoveries in geology. Through vibrant photos and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about such early geologists as James Hutton, William Smith, Alfred Wegener, Florence Bascom, and Friederich Mohs. The helpful charts and graphs work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they need...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You step carefully along the shore of a river. A lumpy rock catches your eye. You pick it up and smile as you drop the lightweight rock into your bucket. When it's split open, you see beautiful blue crystals glittering in the light. It's a geode-just like you thought! Find out how geodes form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing geode discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these marvelous mineral-filled rocks too!...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You've been rock hunting in a mine for hours when something sparkly catches your eye. As you clear the dirt from around the crystal, you know your long hunt was worth it. You're holding a shiny blue sapphire! Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing crystal discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and other dazzling crystals too!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You're rock hunting along a lakeshore with your eyes glued to the ground. A see-through rock lights up in the sunlight. Your heart races as you pick up the rock. It has beautiful bands of orange, cream, and brown. You've just found an agate! Find out how agates form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing agate discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these striking rocks too!
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A Fact-Based Introduction to Crystal Healing
Whether you're new to the practice of crystal healing or have a level of experience with it, chances are you have questions: What works? What doesn't? How and when should I spend my money? And so on. Forget the magic, the mysticism, and the mythology. You've come to the right place for answers. Dan R. Lynch is the author of many books about rocks and minerals. Julie A. Kirsch is a trained psychologist....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You're walking down a gravel road on a rock hunt. A white see-through rock glows in the sunlight. You've found a beautiful quartz rock to add to your collection! Find out how quartz forms, where it is found, and about some of the most amazing quartz discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect this common yet flashy mineral too!
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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Readers will learn the answer to that and much more in this fascinating informational text! Igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, geologists, and gemstones are some of the topics that are introduced through clear, stunning photos, interesting charts and graphs, supportive text, and an accessible glossary and index. An intriguing and captivating hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After rock hunting near a river all day, you bring home a bucket filled with rocks. You break one open. Inside, gold cube-shaped crystals shine. You've found pyrite! It will be a perfect addition to your growing rock collection. Find out how fool's gold, or pyrite, forms, where it is found, and about some of the most amazing pyrite discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect this gleaming gold mineral too!
60) Hecho de piedra
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Español
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Stone is strong-and useful too. Find out how many different kinds of stone are used to build many different kinds of structures.
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