Books with title What's Great about Idaho?

What's so great about Montana? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Treasure State! Explore Montana's mile-high mountains, gold mines, and wild-west history. The Montana by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Montana!

What's so great about Nevada? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Silver State! We'll explore Nevada's lively cities, fun-filled parks, exciting rodeos, and interesting history. The Nevada by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Nevada.

What's so great about Wyoming? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Cowboy State! We'll explore Wyoming's popular parks, exciting museums, thrilling action sports, and fascinating history. The Wyoming by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Wyoming.

Even if they don't know much about rocks, most folks can name at least one place they have encountered granite; but ask them about the rocks graywacke, gneiss, or rhyolite, and they may give you a funny look. That's because speckled, sparkly, and beautiful granite is common and easy to identify. In everyday life you'll find countertops, headstones, flooring--even whole buildings made of granite. In the natural world it forms random boulders in fields and many of the planet's loftiest peaks. Commonness aside, no two granites are alike; it is a mysterious rock that crystallizes from magma miles and miles below the surface, far beyond the reach of human observation. The first title in the What's So Cool About Geology Series, What's So Great About Granite? brings this enigmatic rock to the light, exploring some of its mysteries with lively and lucid prose. Learn why some granite is pinkish while some is gray; why some granite crumbles in your hands while other granite can't be crushed by a tank; and why some granite is solid and unbroken for miles while some is riddled with cracks. Illustrated with crisp, stunning photographs and informative figures, What's So Great About Granite?is a must-have for anyone interested in one of the world's most fascinating rocks.

What's so great about Vermont? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Green Mountain State! We'll explore Vermont's rustic countryside, popular parks, exciting zoos, and interesting history. The Vermont by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Vermont.

Even if they don’t know much about rocks, most people can name at least one place they have encountered granite. As a rock, granite is speckled, sparkly, and beautiful, and it’s used in products we encounter every day, including countertops, headstones, and flooring. In the natural world granite forms random boulders in fields and many of the planet’s loftiest peaks. Granite is everywhere—from Georgia to Alaska and Maine to California—most states have somewhere that you can go to discover granite. Now, with a new book from Mountain Press, What’s So Great About Granite? everyone can learn more about this enigmatic stone.What’s So Great About Granite? uncovers a geologic story about magmas and the hidden processes at work inside the earth. By studying granite, geologists can discover how continents formed and what is happening deep beneath today’s volcanoes. Written with the non-geologist in mind, What’s So Great About Granite? will tell you how granite was formed, how old a granitic rock is, and where you can go to find granite.Written with lively and lucid prose and illustrated with crisp, stunning photographs and informative figures, What’s So Great About Granite? is a must-have for anyone interested in one of the world’s most fascinating rocks.

What's so great about Maine? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Pine Tree State. We'll explore Maine's outdoor adventures, historic parks, fun-filled museums, and fascinating history. The Maine by Map feature helps students locate all the places covered in the book. A special section provides key state details such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Maine.

What's so great about Alabama? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Yellowhammer State! Explore Alabama's warm ocean coast, museums, and rich history. The Alabama by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Alabama.

What's so great about Iowa? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Hawkeye State! We'll explore Iowa's refreshing lakes, friendly farms, bustling cities, and rich history. The Iowa by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Iowa.

What's so great about Nevada? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Silver State! We'll explore Nevada's lively cities, fun-filled parks, exciting rodeos, and interesting history. The Nevada by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Nevada.

What's so great about Kansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sunflower State! We'll explore Kansas's exciting museums, outdoor adventures, and fascinating history. The Kansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Kansas.

What's so great about Oklahoma? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sooner State. We'll explore Oklahoma's exciting rodeos, historic landmarks, fun-filled amusement parks, and fascinating history. The Oklahoma by Map feature helps students locate all the places covered in the book. A special section provides key state details such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Oklahoma.