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From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Butterfly Is Patient comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading....
3) Rocks
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Sheets of rock lie beneath earth's soil and water. They are called the earth's crust which is made of minerals, a solid substance which is not alive. Much of the inside or earth is made of rock as well. Rocks may be as small as a grain of sand or as huge as mountains.
4) Rocas ígneas
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"This title covers what an igneous rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.
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Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"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 ... illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"This fun, fact-filled book takes readers on an awesome road trip to discover the rock cycle and a world full of amazing metamorphic rocks! Packed with information that explains the science behind the rock cycle, case studies that reveal the best places on Earth to see metamorphic rocks, a guide to finding and identifying rocks, plus a rock cycle road trip quiz to check your knowledge, this is the ultimate ride through a world that really rocks!"--...
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Series
Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"About three-quarters of our planet is covered with sedimentary rock, so what better way to explore it than with a rock cycle road trip?! Discover the extraordinary science behind the rock cycle, read case studies that reveal the best places on Earth to find sedimentary rocks, then discover how you can find and identify rocks. And at the end of this awesome journey, test your new-found knowledge with the rock cycle road trip quiz!"-- Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From gemstones to fossils and beyond, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals for grade school readers. In this book, readers will explore the substances that make up our Earth through comic illustrations and hilarious characters. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is a perfect introduction and ready reference,...
15) Rocks & minerals
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Earth's crust contains many different kinds of rocks and minerals, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal. No matter where you walk, you can find rocks and minerals. They give us clues to what happened millions and millions of years ago in earth's history.
16) An anthology of rocks and minerals: a collection of rocks, minerals, and gems from around the world
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals pairs photography with storybook descriptions to teach children about a wide selection of rocks and minerals, each accompanied by a photograph and an illustration.
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Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Children love rocks. Rocks appear in jacket pockets, on windowsills, in the car, in their hiding places, and most often, in their little grips. Rocks are universal--they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities--making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is...
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Buddy likes looking at and collecting rocks. Mama suggests they visit the local nature center. They hike the Blue Diamond Trail to five rock stops. They meet Roxie, a Rock Ridge Ranger. Buddy learns lots about bedrock, erosion, and how rocks are formed. He finds out many surprising things about rocks.
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