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2) Minerals
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"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...
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Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.
This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
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Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...
7) Minerals
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to minerals. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It's the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and where to look for them. Using labs, procedures, pictorials, and discussions to help readers learn, this book will cover the basics of geology, describing the...
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"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...
10) Minerals
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Provides a basic introduction to minerals, covering what they are, how they form, and their everyday uses.
11) Minerals
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"From cell phones to toothpaste, minerals are everywhere. But what do you really know about minerals? Dig underground to see how we get minerals from rocks. Explore some of the most beautiful, rare minerals. Then, look at streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--
13) Minerals
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From table salt to graphite pencils, learn all about minerals and how we use them in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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"A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning"--
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"Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are far more rare-and thus more expensive-than salt! In this text, readers learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form, how minerals are identified, how minerals are used, and more. Informative and interesting text presents readers with science content in a fun way. A graphic organizer shows how different minerals are identified, while fact boxes provide readers...
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From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.
17) Minerals
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Explains what minerals are, how they are identified, and what they are made of.
20) Minerals
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Children's Press
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2013
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Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another, how minerals are formed, and what techniques scientists use to study them.
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