This guide is a comprehensive introduction to rocks and minerals for the aspiring rock collector, geologist, or any interested student. Covering a broad range of topics, this book has easy-to-read text broken into small sections alongside full-color photographs of the rocks or minerals being discussed. Plenty of charts, diagrams, and lists present information clearly. Topics include rock collecting, rock formation, types of rock, identifying rocks, types of minerals, the periodic table, geodes and gemstones, and fossil finding. The book comes with four small rock samples to start your collection. A glossary and an index are included at the end. Whether your child is a wannabe rock collector or you just need a good resource for a unit on rocks and minerals, this book has what you need, presented in a way that is easy to understand. Note that in the fossil section, there are numerous references to creatures/life from millions of years ago. 160 pgs, hc.
Go! Field Guide: Rocks and Minerals
Product Overview
- This comprehensive guide covers a broad range of topics related to rocks and minerals, including rock formation, Earth’s layers, types of rocks and minerals, fossils, and more
- Information is broken into small sections and organized clearly with tables, diagrams, and lists alongside full-color photographs
- Includes four rock samples to start your collection
Description
The Go! Field Guide: Rocks and Minerals kicks off Scholastic's definitive new field guide series. With 160 pages of color photos and facts, and a durable format that's ready to take out into the world, these field guides will get kids off their screens and exploring outside. Rocks and Minerals helps young researchers get started by learning the tools of the trade and setting expectations. There probably isn't going to be gold lying around in your backyard or local park, but there may be other cool rock samples that only you can find in your part of the world. The book will guide readers toward samples they may find in North America and help them identify what to look for in rocks and gems, like color, luster, hardness, and light, with a host of tests to figure out which sample they've uncovered. Rounding out the guide are four rock samples to start you off, and information on how to maintain and show off your awesome new rock collection!
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Scholastic |
| ISBN: | 9781338232110 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.05 |