Mini Encyclopedia - Rocks & Fossils
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782094474 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. A perfect introduction to rocks and fossils books for kids who want a deeper understanding, Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at the late elementary level. The first nine minerals on Mohs scale have roughly the same gap between them that is, corundum is nine times harder than talc. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. The oldest rocks to be radiometrically dated are more than 3900 million years old.. MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - ROCKS & FOSSILS is is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about rocks, minerals and fossils. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the formation of rocks to how they change over time and who studies them. Chapters and some examples of topics included in Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils: Rocks: Igneous rocks, Metamorphic rocks, Limestone, Granite, Coal and Marble Minerals: Gemstones, Quartz, Opal, Fool's gold, Sapphire and amber Fossils: Extinction, Evolution,
Examples of the various ways fossils can form are given as well as examples of how rocks are used. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3-Bold, full-color photographs serve as the background for both the text and glossary in this attractive introduction. Specialized terms and their definitions appear at the bottom of each page. A section on dinosaurs, fossil plants, and fossil fuels is followed by three suggestions of "Things to Make and Do" such as a plaster of paris fossil mold and starting a rock coll
. Chris Pellant's vast collection of photographs of rocks, minerals, and fossils is used by publishers worldwide. His titles include Kingfisher's The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals
Informative, concise text with helpful illustrations Both of my grade school age children spent several minutes 'studying' this book. They both seemed to learn from it and have gone back to it again to learn more.. "Coffee Table Book for Adults?" according to L. Tallis Avery. Designed for young readers, the book was a great help to me, as I am writing a book about rocks. Photographs and graphics are stunning and large enough to awe young readers. Very logical division into 2Coffee Table Book for Adults? Designed for young readers, the book was a great help to me, as I am writing a book about rocks. Photographs and graphics are stunning and large enough to awe young readers. Very logical division into 23 sections, each 2 pages long. Full-page photographs show readers what is so spectacular about rock formations. This book could serve as a "coffee table" book. Truly, no one could resist picking it; then just try to get it away from the. sections, each 2 pages long. Full-page photographs show readers what is so spectacular about rock formations. This book could serve as a "coffee table" book. Truly, no one could resist picking it; then just try to get it away from the. My 3rd grader expressed an interest in rocks and fossils OhioMom My 3rd grader expressed an interest in rocks and fossils so we bought this book and dig kit for Christmas. It was one of the first thing she opened and she has taken it to school a couple times to do reports. Aligns well with the 3rd grade Common Core curriculum.