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Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"The Earth's rocks and minerals are incredibly varied, but they have many features in common. This book explores the main types of rocks, looking at their characteristics, properties, and uses"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Think rocks are boring? Hard to like? Kinda just sit there, doing nothing? Why even write a whole book about them?? Bethany Barton will tell you why ... because we wouldn't be here if there were no rocks! From the Grand Canyon to volcanoes to diamonds and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us where we've been and where we're going. With tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts, Bethany Barton introduces younger readers to geology and...
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning."--
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book narrows down the possibilities among 350 minerals, gems and...
Author
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"By studying rocks, we can reconstruct the history of the earth. Even the most insignificant rocks can tell stories about other times because rocks have been around since the beginning of the universe. They provide clues about previous geological events and about what the earth's surface was like in the past. In addition, nearly all the modern products that surround us have elements provided by rocks and minerals, including aluminum cans, copper cables,...
10) Igneous rocks
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Engaging images accompany information about igneous rocks.
11) The rock cycle
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Let's figure out Earth and its amazing world of rocks through fascinating facts and figures! Discover the different types of rocks that make up our planet, how they are made, and how Earth is constantly recycling its rocks in a never-ending process. Find out amazing information about rocks and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring our rocky planet to life"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Based on a speech Neil Armstrong gave upon receiving the moon rock he named Bok, this unique picture book tells the story of how the Earth and the Moon came to be. Includes facts about the Earth and the Moon"--
14) Geology
Series
Publisher
In association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Geology is the study of the history, structure, and composition of the solid Earth, and of the past and present processes that act on it. It encompasses mineralogy and stratigraphy, and includes disciplines such as geophysics and geochemistry. This volume focuses on Earth's composition, including mineralogy and crystallography; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic petrology; economic geology; and geochemistry. It investigates Earth's structure,...
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