Rocks category: 250 books

Cover of Observemos las rocas
by Elizabeth Moore
Language: Spanish
Release Date: November 26, 2018

Looking at Rocks shows how the study of rocks can tell us about Earth. It also explores how people use different kinds of rocks.
Cover of Rocks & Minerals
by Seymour Simon
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017

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...
Cover of What Are Sedimentary Rocks?
by Hope Kilcoyne
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015

A great introduction to a physical feature of the environment that tells us a great deal about the Earth’s geological history, its current state, and the shape of things to come. Difficult concepts and new vocabulary are introduced and made readily accessible in a lively but information-rich narrative...
Cover of Fossils and Rocks
by Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014

This ever-popular subject explains in detail how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth.
Cover of Rocks
by Grace Hansen
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015

Young readers will be amazed to learn about the different kinds of rocks, how they are made, and why they are important to humans. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Cover of Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks (1982)
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Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2017

This three-volume handbook provides reliable, comprehensive data on the properties of rocks, minerals, and other related materials. The format is largely tabular and graphical, designed for ease of use in comparisons and referencing. The chapters are contributed by recognized experts from leading university, industrial, and governmental scientific establishments.
Cover of What's So Mysterious About Meteorites
by O. Richard Norton, Dorothy S. Northon
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2016

Every product we use, every new invention we create, every single thing we surround ourselves with comes from this Earth, with one exception—meteorites. These exotic rocks have experienced journeys of cosmic proportions by the time we lay eyes on them. In the bitter cold temperatures of space, powerful...
Cover of Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting
by Garret Romaine
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2019

A Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding, Gem Collecting, Gold Prospecting, and Fossil Hunting 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...
Cover of Under Michigan

Under Michigan

The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils

by Charles Ferguson Barker
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2005

Most people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth’s surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth’s crust more than fourteen...
Cover of Las rocas, los minerales y el suelo

Las rocas, los minerales y el suelo

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

by Susan Meredith
Language: Spanish
Release Date: March 27, 2019

Learn How The Earth's Rocks, Minerals, And Soil Are Formed And What They Are Made Of.
Cover of A Rock Can Be . . .
by Laura Purdie Salas
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015

Rocks may seem like boring, static objects—until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.
Cover of The World of Rocks & Minerals
by William B. Rice
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2018

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Readers will learn the answer to that and much more in this fascinating informational text! Igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, geologists, and gemstones are some of the topics that are introduced through clear, stunning photos, interesting...
Cover of Geology Lab for Kids

Geology Lab for Kids

52 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth's Surface

by Garret Romaine
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2017

Dig in and learn about the Earth under your feet. Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth’s surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils,...
Cover of Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America
by Patti Polk
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2013

Treasures of the Earth From the author of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals and one of the leading agate collectors in the world, comes this comprehensive guide to collecting agates and jaspers, the most sought after types of collectible rocks on the market today. Designed with all beginners in...
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