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My Book of Rocks and Minerals: Things to Find, Collect, and Treasure

by Devin Dennie

A hands-on introduction to rocks and minerals

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A hands-on introduction to rocks and minerals

Organized around more than 64 kinds of rocks and minerals, this illustrated guide helps young readers compare their properties, learn how they form, and discover where they can be found. Its subject range runs from gemstones, crystals, and fossils to materials found in caves and beyond Earth. Short explanations and pronunciation guides support exploration of unfamiliar names, while activities introduce collecting and safe rock-finding. The book connects close observation of individual specimens with broader questions about the materials that make up the world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in rocks, minerals, gemstones, crystals, or fossils
  • Young readers who enjoy illustrated science references and hands-on activities
  • Beginning collectors curious about identifying specimens and finding them safely

Themes

Rocks and mineralsGeology and formationObservation and identificationCollecting and outdoor safety

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Book overview

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them.

Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us.

Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems!

Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions.

Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time.

Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals

- Stunning high-quality photographs.
- Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists.
- Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.
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