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1) Minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"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 minerals...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Find our about the rocks beneath your feet and te minerals they contain. Discover how they are used--from the graphite in pencils, to precious metals and gems. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made."--Back cover
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with facts and full-color photographs. Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"A guide to the minerals that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. These are the materials used from the Stone Age to the First and Second Industrial Revolutions to the Nuclear Age and include metals, ores, alloys, salts, rocks, sodium, mercury, steel and uranium. The book includes minerals used as currency, as jewelry and as lay and religious ornamentation when combined with gem minerals like diamonds, amber, coral, and jade."--
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Most states have official designated gems and minerals. This guidebook showcases these marvels, from Alabama's star blue quartz to Wyoming's jade, and everything in between. Each state entry contains details about the state gems and minerals, including: pronunciations, chemical formulas, and information about the year it was recognized; Photographs of gems and minerals unique to each state; Map of the state showing where the gem or mineral can be...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Be a rock detective! Look up close at rocks, minerals and sparkling gems to unravel the clues to classify and identify them. Find out how rocks were formed, where in the world they are found, and what makes them special.
Presents general information about rocks, minerals, and gems, covering how they form, some different types, extraterrestrial rocks, and the unusual characteristics of some rocks. --
Author
Publisher
Doubleday, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Learning about rocks and minerals is made easy for young readers with the bestselling nonfiction board book series Hello, World! A perfect gift for aspiring little geologists!"--
17) Rock and gem
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Description
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock,...
18) Minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Introduces readers to minerals, while explaining how the resource is used, problems facing the natural resource, and what the future of it looks like. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index."--
Author
Publisher
QEB
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Learn about how fossils form, where different rocks are found and how minerals are used in everyday life. From prehistoric birds and petrified plants, to sparkling diamonds and poisonous lead, discover the world's most amazing rocks, fossils, minerals and gems.
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