Rocks & Minerals Gr. 4-6


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Lead your students into a geological study of their world. Nine information cards on the different types of rocks and volcanoes, with follow-up activities. Plus 10 higher level thinking activities. Includes teacher and student assessment rubrics. 70 activities, 96pages.




National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals


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From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow! This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1039-3 National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.




My Book of Rocks and Minerals


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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. You'll 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.




Rocks and Minerals


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Let's face it, kids love to ask and answer questions, which is why the Scholastic True or False series is packed full of fun questions like "Do diamonds really come from coal?" Kids will read the question on the right-hand page and then flip it over to find out the answer. It's the truth-the Scholastic True or False series is a hit!




National Geographic Kids Readers: Rocks and Minerals


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An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.




Fossil Fuel Power


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Coal, oil, and natural gas produce more than 85 percent of the energy used in the United States. Fossil fuels are used to light our homes, run our cars, and cook our food. Learn how people used fossil fuets in the past, how these fuels produce energy today, and how scientists hope to make them last long into the future. Book jacket.




Rocks and Minerals!


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In Rocks and Minerals! With 25 Science Projects for Kids kids ages 7 to 10 put on their headgear and embark on a journey through the world of rocks as they discover the geological forces that create and transform rocks, including the life cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and what they can tell us about the earth--plus fossils!




Wonders, Grades 4 - 6


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Take students in grades 4–6 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Wonders: A Journey Around the World! This 48-page book explores the various wonders of the world, including ancient, animal, art, modern, monumental, and natural wonders. Brief quotes and summaries capture students' interest, and reproducible activities meet a variety of student learning styles. The book is perfect for small and large groups or to enrich homework assignments.