Books with title Guide to 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.

Rocks and minerals shape our world. Nature uses rocks and minerals to create the landscape around us. People also depend on these important resources to make the buildings in which we work and play, the roads on which we drive, and even products such as jewelry, electronics, and medicines. Learn more about rocks and minerals with these fifteen simple science experiments you can do yourself. You ll think like a geologist as you start your own rock collection, learn about earth processes, explore the properties of minerals, and even grow your own crystals. Calling all rock hounds!

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.