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English
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"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
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"You live on a fiery ball of rocks and minerals that is ready to reveal its secrets and its incredible history! In-depth information about rock formation and change. Galleries of rocks, minerals, and gems to identify and collect. Cool graphics to make science simple"--Back cover
3) Rocks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces rocks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Series
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English
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Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools and hardens. Readers will learn how differences in composition and cooling form different types of igneous rocks. Chapters include graphic organizers to help explain topics such as mountain formation, volcanoes, and how igneous rocks fit into the larger rock cycle.
5) Famous rocks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about famous rocks throughout history"--
8) Rocks
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The rock cycle is a never ending process of rock formation and the breaking down of rocks. Chapters explain the classification of rocks and their place in the rock cycle as well as how rocks form and break down through erosion and weathering. Readers will also learn through engaging text and graphic organizers about minerals, volcanoes, and earthquakes, and how these things are part of an ever-changing Earth. In the interactive eBook version, readers...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A survey of the earth's rocks and minerals explores some of the ways they have been transformed into usable materials from talcum powder to silver jewelry, in a reference complemented by a bonus activity suggestion
17) Rocks & minerals
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Series
Language
English
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"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
18) Rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found
20) Rocks & minerals
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different properties of rocks and minerals
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