Burgan, Michael
Summary: "Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BURBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: "100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022
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Summary: "A stone is not just a stone. A stone is a story. Journey across history to see how one stone changes and transforms, from magma, oozing under Earth's crust, to sand ground down by a rushing river, to the heart of a mountain. Watch what happens when rain, ice, and wind mold this rock into something new, something you might even hold in your hand and imagine all that is left for the stone to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BARTomecek, Steve
Summary: "Fun exploration of all the different rocks on our planet and in the universe"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2020
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Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Publishing 2016
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature GreenLüsted, Marcia Amidon
Summary: This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 LUSWood, Alix
Summary: Rocks and minerals are the building blocks of our world, but there's a huge and fascinating variety of these materials, from the roundest gray pond rock to the most brilliant and sparkly diamond. Readers will learn about all manner of rocks and minerals, as well as their properties, types, and uses. Color photos and diagrams allow curious geologists in training to study rocks and minerals in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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Summary: "What kinds of rocks and sticks can you spot in the woods? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 WOOZoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner
Summary: An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE ZOECoppens, Katie
Summary: Teaches key geologic concepts using photographs of cake, covering such topics as the rock cycle, weathering, and plate tectonics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tumblehome Learning, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 COPWalker, Sally M.
Summary: Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 WALDennie, Devin
Summary: Provides information about rocks, minerals, and gems, describing the ways in which they are formed, their physical characteristics, and where they can be found.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature DennieCoyle, Carmela LaVigna
Summary: "Carmela LaVigna Coyle's new picture book takes readers on an epic journey through time. Through ice ages, meteor showers, and earthquakes, readers experience the formation of an ancient treasure. Meanwhile, somewhere in the present, a little girl sets out on a hike with her family. The two stories collide when the little girl finds something SPECTACULAR on the side of a trail-a treasure forged...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Muddy Boots 2022
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Summary: Featuring more than two hundred photos, this interactive introduction to the Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells is filled with fascinating facts as well as breathtaking natural sites.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 DONSymes, R. F
Summary: "Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 SYMDaly, Ruth
Summary: "Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items sush as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for their beauty. Find out about the different types of rocks and minerals, how they formed, how they are used, and what we can do to conserve and recycle them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J553 DALOxlade, Chris
Summary: This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world’s biggest cave.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Raintree, a Capstone imprint 2016
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Summary: Describes types of rocks and minerals, looking as such stones as granite, emerald, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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Summary: Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 ASTBrooke, Samantha
Summary: Ms. Frizzle takes the class to Iceland where they learn about the power of rocks and weather.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2018
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Summary: "Everything you need to become a real rock hound! The world of rocks and minerals is massive, amazing, and full of cool new things to discover! A true identification guide for young geologists, My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals helps you learn the skills you need to collect, identify, and catalogue your own treasures. Not only does this book teach you all about rocks and minerals,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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Summary: "Dig up an adventure! You can find all kinds of rocks wherever you look. Head outside with this hands-on field guide and have fun learning about them." -- back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2023
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Summary: From volcanic pumice to transformed marble, learn all about rocks 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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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018