check Out Cool Smithsonian Websites And Exhibits Throughout The Book
meet A Real Geologist
see Fabulous Close-up Photos
read Extremely Fun Facts About Rocks And Minerals
children's Literature
this Book Takes The Reader Through All Of The Different Types Of Rocks And How Each Rock And Mineral Is Formed. Starting With What A Mineral Is And How It Is Formed, The Author Explains How People Use Minerals In Everyday Life. Igneous, Sedimentary, And Metamorphic Rocks Are Explained In Detail, And Different Examples Are Provided For Each. The Reader Will Enjoy Seeing Photographs Of These Rocks And Learning About Where You Can Find Them. The Author's Language Is Age-appropriate And Yet Suitably Challenging For The Reader. Since Gemstones And Ore Are Forms Of Rocks, These Are Also Depicted Towards The End Of The Non-fiction Text. Many Pages Refer To The Smithsonian Website And Encourage The Reader To Find More Information On The Topic Or See Exactly What The Smithsonian Has To Offer Relating To The Topic. The Photographs Are Clear And Pertain To The Written Text. Close-ups Of Different Pieces Of Rock Help The Reader To Visualize The Rocks Being Discussed. Larger Text Throughout The Pages Helps The Reader To Notice Important Concepts And Facts To Remember. The End Of The Book Includes An Interview With A Geologist, Which Will Help Readers To Understand The Point Of View Of A Rock Scientist. The Information Is Clear, And This Book Would Be An Asset To Any Geology Curriculum. Reviewer: Rachel Miller
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- Children's Books
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
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- Friendship, Social Skills & School Life
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
Publisher : HarperCollins
Author : Stewart, Melissa
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2007-09-04
Number Of Pages : 48
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0060899816
ISBN-13 : 9780060899813
Item weight : 0.44 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 7.8 in x 9.69 in
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