Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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

Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN: 1426312830
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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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.

Author: Emma Carlson Berne
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426373619
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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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

Author: Steve Tomecek
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426308019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Describes how rocks and minerals are formed by geological processes, and how they're used in our lives.

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426319436
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from?

Author: Keith Lye
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 9780811464413
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Discusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.

Author: Steve Tomecek
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426305389
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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A survey of the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials.

Author: Devin Dennie
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465494510
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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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.

Author: Nancy Honovich
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426323018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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"Find adventure! Go outside! Have fun! Be a rock hound!"--Cover.

Author: Moira Rose Donohue
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 9781426372223
Category : Minerals
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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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.