Rocks and minerals kicks off scholastics definitive new field guide series. Rocks, minerals, and gems by scholastic, miranda smith, sean. Rocks and minerals will enthrall young rock enthusiasts with amazing information about how rocks help us. Volcanoes, caves and mines are treasuretroves of buried gems and minerals. I really like this book because it shows many different rocks and it even shows your birth stone. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. The paperback of the rocks, minerals, and gems by scholastic, miranda smith. When you know about rocks, the whole world is a treasure trove. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Rocks and minerals scholastic science readers ricciuti, edward r. With 160 pages of color photos and facts, and a durable format thats ready to take out into the world, these field guides will get kids off their screens and. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Crystals, rocks and minerals science kit scholastic. Rocks and minerals will enthrall young rock enthusiasts with amazing information about how rocks help us understand earth and our own history, from early fossils to the treasure troves of pirates and the building of spacecraft. Includes a rocks and minerals collection plus a poster. And in this book, youll check out sparkling gems and stones with incredible powers. Its even got semiprecious stones like amethyst and green fluorite. Stone name processingaquamarine polishedbanded agate polishedblack onyx. This fun activity will teach students more about the process of creating a metamorphic rock. Much more than just a crystal growing kit, this experiment kit teaches you the chemistry of crystals and the geological science behind rock formation with more than 18 handson projects and investigations. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks as well as hundreds of sparkling minerals are covered in detail on where and how they form. The earths rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. The store amazing rocks and minerals kit other the store.
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Rounding out the guide are four rock samples to get them started, plus advice on how to maintain and display their collection as it grows. The store, the store, rocks and minerals briefcase, uncover the amazing, everchanging world of rocks and minerals with this rockin kit. Become a geologistintraining as you mold your own crystal geode and grow three different types of crystals that vary in color and. Through 18 handson experiments, kids ages eight and up will discover some pretty amazing things about geology, mineralogy, and crystal growing. Readers learn about different kinds of rocks and minerals, how rocks were shaped. This activity will teach students about the process of creating an igneous rock. In rocks, minerals, and gems, readers will learn about hundreds. When you know about rocks, the whole world becomes a treasure trove. A book all about rocks and minerals, in the expert reader strand. Rocks and minerals kicks off scholastic s definitive fieldguide series. If your thinking of this as your future career i highly recommend you to read this book carefully.
Book of amazing facts with an activity to grow a crystal. Rock out with this briefcase, which includes your own rock and mineral collection. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Unearth the secrets of geology as you dig deep into the science of rocks and minerals and the crystals that form them. A simple and fun basic introduction to geology fun colour photos and bitesized rock solid. Introduce students to everything from volcanoes and earthquakes to fossils and sedimentary rocks using these 12 fun studyjams. Each book even has a free digital book full of activities and extras. Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Rocks and minerals scholastic discover more expert. This book is part of the read for success collection. Amethyst, rose quartz, obsidian, black jasper and more. In rocks, minerals, and gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals. With 160 pages of color photos and facts, and a durable format thats ready to take out into the world, these field guides will get kids off their screens and exploring outside. The book is broken down into four chapters in this over 100 page book, starting with inside earth that explains how rocks and minerals differ, how the earth forms rocks, and more.
Readers will discover how rocks and minerals can provide valuable. Find out all about star stones and cats eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. As this book will show you, rocks are well, totally rocking. Igneous rocks are created from melted magma from deep inside earths surface. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school. Dont forget that you can also run your book club online. Crack open a dulllooking geode to reveal a rainbow of sparkling crystals. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month see which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. A fun, informative book with colorful pictures and interesting facts about rocks and minerals.
We have printable activities and worksheets, handson experiments, and more. Browse scholastic printable worksheets for understanding rocks, soil and minerals. Description a book all about rocks and minerals, in the expert reader strand. Rocks and minerals kicks off scholastic s definitive new field guide series. Results for rocks and minerals there are 12 total matches. Rocks and minerals scholastic discover more reader, level 2.
Rocks and minerals scholastic scholastic books for kids. Ideal first geology guide which supports school science. As with all scholastic nonfiction books ive come across, this one includes all sorts of other relevant facts to broaden our knowledge. The first book in a brandnew line of ultimate field guides, encouraging young explorers to get out and discover the fascinating world around them. With 160 pages of color photos and facts and a durable format thats ready to take out into the world, these.
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