"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...

"From cell phones to toothpaste, minerals are everywhere. But what do you really know about minerals? Dig underground to see how we get minerals from rocks. Explore some of the most beautiful, rare minerals. Then, look at streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--

From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.

Explores the many different uses for rocks, including the graphite in pencils, the concrete in buildings, and the crystals that become gemstones.

Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.

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.

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.

Be a rock detective! Look up close at rocks, minerals and sparkling gems to unravel the clues to classify and identify them. Find out how rocks were formed, where in the world they are found, and what makes them special. Presents general information about rocks, minerals, and gems, covering how they form, some different types, extraterrestrial rocks, and the unusual characteristics of some rocks. --