Books with title I-Spy Minerals, Rocks and Fossils

A Scholastic Level 2 Reader that answers early readers' questions about rocks and minerals!The whole world is made of rocks! The Earth's rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. Did you know that toothpaste contains finely ground rock dust, that the stripes in the Grand Canyon's rocks were once layers of sand at the bottom of the sea, and that robots are examining the rocks on Mars? This Level 2 Reader teaches readers all about the different kind of rocks and minerals, how rocks were shaped, how we use the Earth's mineral resources, and how we can unlock its fossil secrets. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs throughout. With supporting facts, technical vocabulary, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

What are the three types of rock and how do they form?Where was the oldest fossil found?What are minerals used for?Why are gems so rare and expensive?Become a Rock Explorer and discover the answers to all those questions! From dinosaur fossils and sparkling diamonds, to rare minerals and the rocks we find on the ground, this book presents amazing facts about our natural world which will amaze and inspire you to go rock hunting. Split into four chapters: Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Gems, and featuring simple, easy-to-understand text, this book is perfect for young explorers keen to understand the world around them.

What do magnetite, bauxite, chromite, sulphur, quartz, and galena have in common? Each of these inorganic substances — as varied in color as they are in form and structure — is or contains an element needed to create an automobile. That intriguing bit of information, along with many other fascinating facts, can be found in this entertaining and enlightening coloring book.Hobbyists and collectors are invited to learn about rocks and minerals as they color 36 carefully rendered illustrations depicting: Tourmaline; Agatized coral; Pyrite; Aurichalcite; Smoky Quartz; Crazy Lace Agate; Amethyst geode; Beryl; Malachite; Emerald; Celestite; Amethyst; Aragonite; Garnet and 22 other examples.A fact-filled introduction offers helpful advice on collecting and identifying these beauties of nature while an extensive caption describes each specimen. All illustrations are reproduced in full color on the book's covers.

If your child is struggling with science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 5 science experiments to work with, and ten quiz questions. The book covers the following: What’s The Difference What Are Gemstones What Are Crystals Rocks Are A Natural Resource The Mohs Scale Cold, Hard, Fun Facts About Rocks, Minerals And Crystals Experiments With Rocks And Minerals This subject comes from the book “Fourth Grade Science (For Home School or Extra Practice)”; it more thoroughly covers more fifth grade topics to help your child get a better understanding of fifth grade math. If you purchased that book, or plan to purchase that book, do not purchase this, as the problems are the same.

This i-SPY Guide will tell you everything you need to know about minerals, rocks and fossils: their history, where you can find them and their uses in both modern and ancient life! You can score points by spotting the different entries in the book. So, keep an eye open for Minerals, Rocks and Fossils!Designed to stimulate children's observational skills, these activity and educational guides make learning fun and more enjoyable.Each i-SPY Guide is arranged in thematic colour-coded sections, to help your i-SPYing activity featuring:- Many colour photos and illustration- A short and lively factual description about each entry, with tips on where best to i-SPY.- Points to scoreEvery time you score 1000 points in an i-SPY book, you can apply for a certificate to celebrate your achievement!

Learn all about rocks and minerals and how we study them. Almost all rocks are made of minerals. Learn about the three different types of rocks: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. A rock can even transform over millions of years from one type of rock to another during the rock cycle. Easy-to-read text paired with vibrant images keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can see how crystals form. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support.

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer. Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 12/7/2010Pages: 128Reading Level: Age 10 and Up