Author : Carmen Bredeson
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 43,7 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766045307
Rocks that spark? Rocks that float? Rocks that fizz? Is it really true?. Read and learn about some weird and wonderful examples of the three different types of rocks.
Author : Michele Corriel
Publisher : Mountain Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,76 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780878425976
We think of them as ordinary objects, but rocks can do amazing things: there are rocks that glow and rocks that travel through space, rocks that float and rocks that burn. These are only some of the surprises in Weird Rocks, a musthave guide for young rock hounds. Author Michele Corriel introduces readers to sixteen unusual rocks and explains the science behind what each one does and how it does it. Youngsters will discover what makes one kind of rock smell like a rotten egg, what rock acts like a magnet, and what rock contains hidden treasure. High-quality photographs, colorful paintings, and hilarious cartoons add visual delight to this entertaining and informative book.
Author : Martin Schwabacher
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 13,1 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Rocks
ISBN : 9780816749799
Author : Carmen Bredeson
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 34,33 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766038646
"Read about different types of rocks like lava bombs, geodes, hoodoos, and moon rocks"--
Author : Claudia Martin
Publisher : Rock Explorer
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 14,87 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682973239
This book introduces readers to the fascinating and important study of rocks. Explore planet Earth and discover the rocks that make up the world.
Author : Alix Wood
Publisher : 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1725331276
Rocks and minerals are the building blocks of our world, but there’s a huge and fascinating variety of these materials, from the roundest gray pond rock to the most brilliant and sparkly diamond. Readers will learn about all manner of rocks and minerals, as well as their properties, types, and uses. Color photos and diagrams allow curious geologists in training to study rocks and minerals in detail, while hands-on activities and projects will encourage them think for themselves about important principles.
Author : Theresa Morlock
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 27,49 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538211912
The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs compliment each fun fact, and a detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient summary of some of the coolest gems and rocks Earth has to offer.
Author : Wesley Treat
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 2009-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781402766879
"If your taste extends to the odd side of traveling, [this is your ticket]."--"Booklist."
Author : James Baker
Publisher :
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 47,21 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Austria
ISBN :
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 34,57 MB
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744095689
Unearth the wonderful world of marvelous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth’s rocks and minerals. Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK’s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world. This geology book for kids includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks, minerals, and gems, teaching all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, and their unique characteristics. With stats about each featured rock or mineral, including its colors, crystal shapes, and the materials it’s made of, this book is ideal for budding geologists This fascinating geology book for kids offers: - Thematic pages introducing different topics, including: the rock cycle, fossils, space rocks, birthstones, living gems, and more. - Bold photographs showing more than 200 rocks and minerals in great detail, including natural sites and buildings like Mount Rushmore, the Atacama Desert, and the Taj Mahal. -Each double page feature includes stat boxes, annotations, and mind-boggling facts to help children become true rockhounds. With this highly engaging geology book, children can identify different colors, crystal shapes and the materials different rocks are made of. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of rocks and minerals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. About the series DK’s Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 6+ interested in the world around them. If you liked Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, then you’ll love Animal Ultimate Handbook and learning about the Earth’s wildlife, or Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook and exploring the prehistoric world.
