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  • Volcanic Rocks

    Connor Dayton

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Discusses how volcanic rocks are formed, parts of a volcano, types of lava, types of volcanic rocks, and the rock cycle.
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  • Gemstones

    Connor Dayton

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Explains how gemstones are formed, describes how they are collected, and discusses the properties that make some of them valuable.
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  • Igneous Rocks

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 14, 2002)
    Have you ever wondered what a tectonic plate is, or how it moves? What is the most common kind of rock in the earth's crust? How do igneous rocks form? Read Igneous Rocks to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
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  • Sedimentary Rocks

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 14, 2002)
    How did the Grand Canyon get so deep? Do you know what kind of rocks erodes most quickly? What items in your classroom do you think are made from sedimentary rocks? Read Sedimentary Rocks to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
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  • Crystals

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 3, 2002)
    Have you ever wondered what a crystal is, or how much a carat weighs? Did you know humans can make crystals? Do you know how we use them? Read ‘Crystals’ to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
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  • Soil

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Have you ever wondered how soil is different from dirt, or where soil comes from? Do you know the different animals and organisms that live in soil? What are the many ways that we use soil? Read ‘Soil’ to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
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  • Fossils

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 14, 2002)
    Explains what fossils are, how and where they can form, and where they can be found.
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  • Minerals

    Connor Dayton

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Discusses the composition, characteristics, and classification of inorganic compounds such as pyrite, fluorite, and quartz.
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  • Soil

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 14, 2002)
    Have you ever wondered how soil is different from dirt, or where soil comes from? Do you know the different animals and organisms that live in soil? What are the many ways that we use soil? Read ‘Soil’ to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
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  • Fossils

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Explains what fossils are, how and where they can form, and where they can be found.
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  • Minerals

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Introduces readers to minerals, discussing what they are, where they are found, and some of the many ways they are used in daily life.
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  • Minerals

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 14, 2002)
    How many different kinds of minerals are there? Do you know how minerals join together to form rocks? How do scientists identify minerals? Read ‘Minerals’ to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
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