Books with title Learning about Rocks

Children will find this easy-to-read guide perfect for identifying the three main classes of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) and 12 different kinds of common rocks: granite, sandstone, limestone, marble, slate, obsidian, and six others.Each page contains a concise, fact-filled text about one of the rocks, with a blank space for a sticker illustration. As youngsters read and learn about each type of rock, they place one of the 12 accurate, realistic stickers provided in the appropriate blank space.A great hands-on way to learn about the rocks around us, this fact-filled little activity book will also appeal to parents and teachers looking for inexpensive learning aids.

In this easy-to-read, hands-on guide for young naturalists, author and nature illustrator Jan Sovak introduces children to one of the most fascinating (and most feared) of all deep-sea creatures — the shark. Each page of text describes distinguishing characteristics of one of 12 different species, among them the odd-looking hammerhead and extremely rare goblin shark, the great white shark, as well as the sandbar, silky, bonnethead, mako, angel, tiger, and whitetip sharks. Each page also contains space for a peel-and-apply sticker. A great way to combine sticker fun with learning about these ocean-going predators, this little book will also appeal to parents and teachers in search of inexpensive learning aids.

Youngsters and bird lovers of all ages will enjoy this hands-on activity book. Included are 12 full-color stickers on two plates depicting a flock of familiar birds: red-winged blackbird, Eastern bluebird, house sparrow, scarlet tanager, blue jay, American robin, American goldfinch, white-breasted nuthatch, tufted titmouse, Northern cardinal, downy woodpecker, and Northern oriole.On each page of the book, readers will find a concise, easy-to-read description (color, size, habitat, and other information) of one of the birds, along with a space for a sticker. As children learn about each bird they place the appropriate sticker in the space provided. It's a great way to have fun while absorbing a wealth of information about the birds around us.

Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about which countries should be considered part of Asia? Learn more about the diverse continent of Asia, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.

Another new town. Another new school. The same old routine. Caitlin is used to being moved around by her love-seeking mother. Two dead parents. A younger brother. An older, unreliable sister. Wes has the weight of the world on his shoulders. And he's used to bearing it alone. It's all still new but this time it's different. Caitlin is making friends and finding romance. It may be short lived, though. Wes has secrets he isn't willing to share. Caitlin and Wes are both learning to trust, to let their guard down. They're both learning about love.