Books with title Minerals

Examine Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Become a geologist and learn all about the rocks and minerals that have shaped the Earth. Discover everything you need to know about the world beneath your feet with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons give you the inside story on rocks, minerals, gem stones, crystals, and much more, while quizzes test your knowledge.