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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
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Unearth the stories behind the natural world This collection of amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microorganisms will wow children and adults alike. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images....
4) 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
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the layers of minerals and other rocks that compress and form sedimentary rocks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the characteristics of sedimentary rocks and where on Earth they are found"--
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"Rocks may seem like boring, static objects--until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's ... illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them"--Amazon.com.
8) Rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describing different types of rocks, this photo-illustrated nature walk guide shows very young readers how to identify common rocks. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.
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.
10) Soil
Author
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Soil covers most of the land on Earth. It feeds plants and is home to many animals. Discover why soil is an important part of nature!"--
11) Crystals
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about crystals. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
12) I see rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Tadpole Books, Jump!
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
I See Rocks introduces emergent readers to a variety of rock attributes while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience.
13) Gemstones
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about gemstones. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
29,028 feet tall and still growing?! Even though Mount Everest measures 29,028 feet high, it may be growing about two inches a year. A mountain might be thousands of feet high, but it can still grow taller or shorter each year. Mountains are created when the huge plates that make up the earth's outer shell very slowly pull and push against one another. Read and find out about all the different kinds of mountains.
16) Caves
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to caves. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
17) Canyons
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to canyons. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about the Earth. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."--
19) Mountains
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to mountains. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
20) The rock cycle
Author
Series
Publisher
Sandcastle
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What is the rock cycle? In The Rock Cycle title, readers will learn the answer to that question along with its process, effects, and why it is important. They will also be introduced to James Hutton, a petrologist. Bright, full-page photos fill the book, with easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
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