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1) Minerals
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book provides a simple and fun introduction to minerals, discussing different minerals, 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 minerals can be: from ruby crystals and stalagmites and stalactites in caves to talcum powder."--Amazon.com.
2) Rocks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
210L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"You're rock hunting along a lakeshore with your eyes glued to the ground. A see-through rock lights up in the sunlight. Your heart races as you pick up the rock. It has beautiful bands of orange, cream, and brown. You've just found an agate! Find out how agates form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing agate discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these striking rocks too!"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book introduces readers to the colorful Rainbow Mountain in Peru and how this natural phenomenon came to be. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
5) Jade
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.--
6) Diamonds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces diamonds, discussing what they are, what they look like, and where they are found. Learn how diamonds are formed and where they are found. Als shows you how diamonds are used.
10) Minerales
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Introduces minerals, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and their properties and uses.
11) Study soils
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Study Soils introduces readers to what makes up soil, from humus and plants and animals to water and air. Learn how weathering, erosion, parent material, decay, bacteria, organic matter, climate, and time contribute to soil formation. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience.
12) Explore ores
Author
Series
Publisher
[Abdo Publishing]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explore Ores introduces readers to what ores are, minerals that can be mined for profit. Learn about prospecting, exploration, aboveground and underground mining, extracting metals from ores, and the importance of protecting the environment. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, map, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
13) Discover rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
[Abdo Publishing]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover Rocks introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form. Real-world examples bring to life igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. Full-color photographs will draw in readers while the easy-to-read text breaks down complex concepts. A diagram of the rock cycle ties everything together and a geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics,...
15) Examine minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
[Abdo Publishing]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Examine Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
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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