Books with title Undercover Rocks and Minerals

This is one of a series of pocket-sized guides on a range of subjects. Arranged thematically for easy reference, each "Pocket" has been written by a subject expert in a way that aims to make the information easily accessible to readers aged 8 and up. The reference section at the back contains extra facts and figures. This book covers rocks and minerals. From the rarest gems to the most common rocks in the Earth's crust, it is a catalogue of minerals grouped by colour for ease of identification.

No exotic or expensive specimens needed, and you can order support kits directly through TOPS. Examine, test and classify rock samples from your own back yard. Unearth igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rock, then subdivide by geological formations. An egg carton organizes everything into a unique collection of personal discovery and learning. Many labs are accessible to younger kids, too.

The Earth's rocks and minerals come to life! The Scholastic Science Readers series was created especially to bring exciting nonfiction to beginning readers. Illustrated with full-color photographs.This simple introduction to rocks and minerals illustrates where they come from, as well as the many ways in which they are formed. Young readers will explore the layers of the Earth and find out whether common rocks are igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.Fossils and gemstones are also discussed.

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 DifferenceWhat Are GemstonesWhat Are CrystalsRocks Are A Natural ResourceThe Mohs ScaleCold, Hard, Fun Facts About Rocks, Minerals And CrystalsExperiments With Rocks And MineralsThis 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.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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.