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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dig through igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and find out what they are used for in people's everyday lives. Break apart facts about fossil forming and crystal making. Carve out the differences between quartz and crystals. Then test your geologic smarts to see what you've learned.
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Revised edition.
Language
English
Description
"From the DK Eyewitness series. Explore volcanic rocks, shiny gemstones, colorful minerals, ancient marble, and fallen meteorites and find out how they all came to be. From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning collection of facts and photos leaves no stone unturned. Did you know that every rock is a combination of one or more minerals? And that marble was first used in ancient Greece but still forms deep underground...
6) Petra
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Petra is a little rock who believes she is a mighty mountain... until a dog fetches her for its owner, and she is tossed into a bird's nest. A mountain? No, Petra is now an egg! An egg of the world in a world of possibility.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2002
Edition
1st American ed., reprinted with corrections.
Language
English
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
1st edition.
Language
English
Description
"A brand-new nonfiction photo essay picture book about rocks and minerals from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon digs deep to discover rocks and minerals, with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs in his new nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn all about rocks and minerals, how they are formed, crystals, fractures, Mohs scale of hardness, rock collecting, and more."--
11) Rocks
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Skunk and Badger volume 2
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Roommates Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition that becomes much more dangerous than they ever expected"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New edition.
Language
English
Description
Explore Earth's natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and more! Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, and fossils, this illustrated guide is sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist. Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and...
15) Rocks
Author
Series
Nerdy babies volume 3
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Nerdy Babies is a series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest readers and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Rocks, follow our intrepid babies to the center of the earth. Check out the variety of landforms that occur around the world. Plus, learn about the layers of rock that make up the ground we walk on in this simple text written in question and answer format. With bright artwork by Emmy...
16) Rockin' rocks
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe how rocks are formed, the main components of rocks, rock layers, and the rock cycle; and includes instructions for a related activity.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Rocky areas and mountains are breathtaking and attract hikers, rock climbers, cyclists, and other adventurers. But spending time in a rocky or mountainous area has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in these areas and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of rocky areas and mountains and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these regions....
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