Rocks category: 250 books

“I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.” If those words sound like a common...

Mearing Stones written by Joseph Campbell.  Leaves from Note-Book on Tramp in Donegal, by JOSEPH CAMPBELL (Seosamh Mac Cathmhaoil), with Sixteen Pencil Drawings by the Author.  Published by MAUNSEL & COMPANY, LTD.,  96 MIDDLE ABBEY ST., DUBLIN. in 1911.  Printed by Maunsel & Co., Ltd., Dublin.

Young geologists and agriculturalists get an in-depth look at the soil beneath their feet. The book uses photographs to illustrate what soil is, how it’s made, what different types of soil there are, and why it’s valuable to human life. Using age-appropriate language, the book explains how minerals...

Pour découvrir les volcans et comprendre comment ils naissent. Les différentes éruptions. Le travail des vulcanologues.Cette collection est une reprise des Imageries adaptés aux plus petits. Chaque sujet est traité en 9 doubles pages avec des dessins précis et des textes courts, riches en informations.Idéal de 3 à 6 ans.

Minerals are simple inorganic elements such as calcium and iron, which are essential components of a healthy diet. Minerals perform many functions, from serving as components of organs to helping regulate metabolism. Adequate mineral intake is particularly important for children's growth and development....

Earth has been shaped by thousands of years of weathering and erosion. These forces have created amazing landforms around the world, from rock arches to deep canyons. This book introduces readers to the science behind erosion and weathering. Readers will dig deep to uncover the many forces that impact...

Destructive and awe-inspiring, the eruption of a volcano is a dramatic demonstration of nature's power. However, there is much more to the process than what we see on the surface. Readers will explore the geological structure that makes volcanic activity possible and follow the sequence of events...

This book explains everything about volcanoes, from the life of a volcano, to plate tectonics, to lava formations, to nearby civilizations. Fact boxes and diagrams showcase amazing details, while a glossary, index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 4 Subject: Earth...

Answering intriguing questions such as Why does the largest river system in North America meander across the middle of the continent? and How does such a system relate to the rugged Rocky Mountains?, this fun-filled book delves into the majestic Great Plains region. The chapters concisely clarify...

Single or multicolored, smooth or multifaceted, gems of all kinds captivate people of all ages. This vibrant volume will teach the budding geology buff how a single mineral can form many varieties of gems, how some gems are actually created by animals, and why certain types of jewelry are so valuable....

People have been studying the earth for thousands of years! This fascinating book will introduce readers to those who made big discoveries in geology. Through vibrant photos and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about such early geologists as James Hutton, William Smith, Alfred Wegener, Florence...

Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its...

Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a BIG BANG and what began as a cloud of gas, dust, and rock eventually took shape and bloomed into a molten sphere. Battered by asteroid collisions, ice ages, and shifting tectonic plates, our fledgling planet finally pushed forth continents. But...

Gemstones and snowflakes represent some of our most memorable and alluring interactions with crystals, but crystals form many different materials, come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and can grow in several different ways. This inviting volume examines the science behind crystal formation, clearly...