Books with title Rocks, Minerals

The essential practical field guide to reading the landscape around you and discovering the minerals that comprise it. An interactive children's book, focusing on rocks and minerals. If you take a rock, any rock, and look at it through a hand lens or a microscope you will see that it is made up of a mosaic of interlocking particles. A practical fieldwork section with rock information directory. Wonderfully illustrated, this book is a great reference to everything pertaining to different kinds of rocks, how they are made and where they can be found. Chapters in this book include: Field work techniques for Metamorphic Rocks, rock deformations, coastal erosion, field equipment, granite, limestone, chalk, sandstone, fine-grained sedimentary rocks, slate, schist and many more. This fascinating book comes with detailed information for the young rock scientist. Recommended for ages 12 and up. A great reference for the classroom or home. Full of vivid pictures and descriptions, this would be a great addition to young rock lovers alike

In this captivating classroom supplement, students examine the chemical and physical classifications of rocks and minerals. Resource information is presented through experiments, activities, charts, quizzes, projects, discussion questions. Topics include properties of minerals, growing a crystal, types of rocks, gems, fossils, identifying rocks, and more! An answer key is also included. --Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Open your eyes to a world of discovery with Eyewonder Dig down and discover amazing treasures right under your feet with an extended and revised edition of Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals. Now with eight extra pages packed with fun, educational activities and 100 themed stickers. See how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for them. Plus, with activities such as 'A Safe Path' and 'True or False?' and four pages of incredible stickers, your child will be entertained time and time again. Fantastic facts and dramatic photographs will bring this underground world of rocks and minerals to the surface and inspire your child with a love of learning and discovery. Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!