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Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Describes what rocks and minerals are."--
Almost as old as our planet, rocks are formed and shaped by heat, wind, water, and immense amounts of pressure. You can see the evidence of their long and violent history in their color, shape, and texture. In addition to rocks, Earth is full of minerals. In fact, rocks themselves are made out of minerals. These are naturally occurring solids found in the earth.
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"Geopedia is a brief compendium of geological facts and lore, by the award-winning author of Timefulness"--
"A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries-from Acasta gneiss to Zircon-this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.Geoscientists...
Author
Publisher
Falcon Guides
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest, featuring full-color, detailed photographs"--
"Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Starting with the wild plants that were central to our original diet, investigative journalist Robinson reveals the nutritional history of our fruits and vegetables, describing how 400 generations of farmers have unwittingly squandered a host of essential fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Describes how to replace modern fruits and vegetables, which are high in starch and sugar and lower in nutrients than earlier generations of...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
My Book of Rocks and Minerals is filled with fascinating facts about and amazing images of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils from the deepest caves to outer space. Features introduce different categories, from diamonds to quartz to glow-in-the-dark minerals and space rocks, and illuminating images provide a closer look and show amazing geological formations. Kids can take their fascination even one step further and use the catalogue and activity...
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