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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
IG 1040L
Language
English
Description
Mixes science and art to bring the world of geology to life, with wacky characters to explain the things that form the foundations of our planet including rocks, gems, crystals, fossils, and more.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals' explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. A clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Completely revised and expanded, this fourth edition covers the 992 minerals found in Arizona, showcased with breathtaking new color photographs throughout the book. The new edition includes more than 200 new species not reported in the 3rd edition and previously unknown in Arizona"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.
"This book introduces readers to minerals"--
Author
Lexile measure
NC 890L
Language
English
Description
Science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with facts and full-color photographs. Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from "pebble pup" to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you'll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils--and maybe even gold." --Amazon.com.
18) Minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
Introduces minerals, describes how to identify them, and discusses their uses, from electrical wiring to watches to telephones.
19) Minerals
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 690L
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the different types of minerals, each with its own special characteristics"--Page 4 of cover.
