Download or read book NGK Everything Rocks and Minerals written by Steve Tomecek and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how rocks and minerals are formed by geological processes, and how they're used in our lives.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Readers Rocks and Minerals written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals written by Keith Lye and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1995 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.
Download or read book National Geographic Readers Rocks and Minerals written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals written by Steve Tomecek and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survey of the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials.
Download or read book My Book of Rocks and Minerals written by Devin Dennie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Everything Robotics written by Jennifer Swanson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals written by Nancy Honovich and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Find adventure! Go outside! Have fun! Be a rock hound!"--Cover.
Download or read book Marveling at Minerals written by Sally M. Walker and published by Lerner Digital ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Minerals are fascinating resources that have a variety of uses. A diamond is a mineral that is sought after for its beauty. Salt is a useful mineral that adds flavor. But do you know what minerals are made of? Or how to identify a mineral? Explore the amazing world of minerals in this book.
Download or read book Fossils and Rocks written by Kimberly M. Hutmacher and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ever-popular subject explains in detail how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth.
Download or read book Absolute Expert Rocks and Minerals written by Ruth Strother and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2019 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Information about rocks and minerals for children"--
Download or read book What Are Igneous Rocks written by Elisa Peters and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume covers volcanoes, magma, crystals, granite, and other aspects of igneous rocks. It includes the science behind the rock cycle and the formation of igneous rocks as well as household uses of igneous rocks.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals written by Ellen Lawrence and published by Fun-Damental Experiments. This book was released on 2020 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We see pretty pebbles at the beach, and we can find rocks in all shapes and sizes in backyards and parks. But what are rocks made of? Where do they come from? Why are they different colors, and why are some rocks hard and smooth, while others are rough and crumbly? Using rocks and other everyday easy-to-find items, students will get the chance to be real-life geologists and carry out step-by-step experiments to answer these and other intriguing questions. As they do so, these young scientists will be observing, recording their observations, and drawing conclusions. Each book in this series includes at least seven experiments with detailed, age-appropriate instructions, great facts and background information, a conclusions section to pull all the concepts investigated in the book together, and a glossary of science words. Colorful, dynamic designs and images truly put the FUN into FUN-damental Experiments!
Download or read book Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks Minerals and Shells written by Moira Rose Donohue and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than two hundred photos, this interactive introduction to the Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells is filled with fascinating facts as well as breathtaking natural sites.
Download or read book National Geographic Readers Bling L3 written by Emma Carlson Berne and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, useful—and even dangerous—rocks, minerals, and gems on the planet! In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth's crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9 Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout the book* A fact roundup at the end of each book for kids to review what they've learned Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool info, this Level 3 reader explores the incredible world of geology. About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience. Praise for National Geographic Readers: "Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats." —Maggie Reagan, Booklist Complete your collection with these popular National Geographic Fact Readers: National Geographic Reader: Mythical Beasts! 100 Fun Facts About Real Animals and the Myths They Inspire National Geographic Reader: Squeak! 100 Fun Facts About Hamsters, Mic
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals Sticker Activity Book written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasure hunters and fans of gems, jewels, and rocks will love this jam-packed sticker activity book, complete with activities, coloring, mazes, and more--plus 1,000 stickers! Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands dirty, because it's time to dig around, pan for gold, and crack open geodes in this exciting sticker activity book. Discover the difference between rocks and minerals and how gems are cut and polished. Learn how people have used rocks and minerals, like salt and gems, for jewelry and decoration for centuries. Get up close to famous features like Mount Rushmore or the Great Wall of China. Kids will sticker and get to know the names of their favorite rocks, as they travel around the world to beautiful natural sites like Giant's Causeway in Ireland and the Rainbow Mountain in Peru. This smart and fun interactive title brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. It's a great way for kids to go off-screen and learn while they play. It's also an engaging "treat" for a rainy day, car trips, downtime, or anytime.
Download or read book What Are Rocks Made Of written by Ellen Lawrence and published by Rock-Ology: The Hard Facts abo. This book was released on 2020 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chunk of granite rock may look gray and boring, but take a closer look under a microscope and it's possible to see that the rock is made from billions of tiny colorful grains. Each microscopic grain is a substance called a mineral, and it's minerals that are the ingredients that make up all the rocks on Earth. In this book, readers will learn how different combinations of minerals create different types of rocks. They'll discover that metals, such as gold, are actually minerals that can be found in rocks. And they'll learn that some minerals grow as beautiful shapes called crystals that can be made into precious gemstones such as rubies and sapphires. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From stunning photographs to high-interest facts, this book makes exploring the topic of rocks and minerals a lively, engaging experience.
