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Author
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Filled with creative exercises, art prompts, templates, and step-by-step projects, The Little Book of Rock Painting encourages interactivity for immediate results, while teaching beginners the fundamentals of the medium in an engaging and fun way. In The Little Book of Rock Painting, aspiring artists will discover how to gather and prepare their rocks to create masterpieces that are truly one with nature. Written and illustrated by three talented...
Author
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate , authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A fun and informative introduction to the earth science happening beneath our feet, packed with hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects that help readers ages 12 to 15 discover the amazing world of geology! Did you know that minerals were necessary for the beginning of life? Or that geothermal power could provide all the energy the world needs? Planet Earth is our home, but how much do you really know about the world beneath your feet?...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Taking a unique approach to a fascinating region of the United States, this activity guide looks at the underlying processes that have shaped the Eastern Coast. Beginning with the connection between geology and geography, the chapters move into a discussion of plate tectonics and landforms such as the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont area, and Coastal Plains. The aspects of climate, rivers and lakes, and the ecosystems of the temperate forest and wetlands...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Venturing through two of the most diverse and fascinating regions of North America, these activity books combine the subjects of geology and physical geography while making them captivating and fun. With a different approach, this series reveals the underlying processes for kids, explaining each region's evolution and illustrating the different forces of nature that have changed the continent over time. The lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Venturing through two of the most diverse and fascinating regions of North America, these activity books combine the subjects of geology and physical geography while making them captivating and fun. With a different approach, this series reveals the underlying processes for kids, explaining each region's evolution and illustrating the different forces of nature that have changed the continent over time. The lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, the...
Author
Publisher
Open Road Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who sought-and found-a great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across the Canadian tundra to the daunting natural forces facing protagonists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson as they struggle against the mighty DeBeers cartel, this is the definitive account of one of the world's great mineral discoveries. Combining geology, science...
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