Books with title Crystals

Gemstones and snowflakes represent some of our most memorable and alluring interactions with crystals, but crystals form many different materials, come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and can grow in several different ways. This inviting volume examines the science behind crystal formation, clearly explaining to an elementary audience the difference between the types of bonds that hold crystals together and elucidating the melting, freezing, and dissolution processes that yield crystalline structures. Readers are also guided through the process of growing their own crystals at home. Vocabulary, Think About It, and Compare and Contrast boxes round out the engaging narrative.

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.

Sixteen-year-old Crystal knows she's blessed. She is drop-dead gorgeous and in the beginning stages of a glamorous career as a model in New York City. At first, modeling is exciting. But soon, her life becomes less and less about her, and more and more about her body. Crystal wonders if her new life is worth giving up everything -- her friends, her beliefs, and her self-respect.

The rocks that cover Earth’s surface wouldn't exist without crystals. Written to support elementary science curricula, this text encourages readers to get up close and personal with the crystals contained in Earth’s rocks. Along the way, they’ll learn important Earth science skills, such as how crystals form, how to identify crystals based on their physical properties, and where in the world they’re found. The text also teaches readers how we use crystals in everyday life, and what kinds of hobbies and careers involve working with crystals. This information-rich text features engaging images, fact boxes, and sidebars, which offer opportunities for additional learning.

Differentiated from the Freestyle Geology Rocks series of the same name, this parallel Freestyle Express series uses simplified text and an attractive layout with a clear sequence, making it easy for the less confident reader to follow. Designed for 11-15 year pupils with a reading age of 8 years, it incorporates a lowered text level that allows struggling readers to access and understand the curriculum basics. This book can be used in the classroom in conjunction with the Freestyle version.