Minerals

by Chris Oxlade

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410997319
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Rock On!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

Table of Contents

What are minerals? — What do minerals look like? — Where do we find minerals? — What kinds of minerals are there? — Why are minerals important? — Where do we use minerals? — What materials do we get from minerals? — Grow your own crystals.

Interviews

Clear, simple text explains concepts well for age   Books about rocks for this age group a welcome addition   Contains lots of Common Core features suitable for age range   Fun activity at the end of each book consolidates learning   Uses real-life examples that the reader will be familiar with in their daily lives   Rock Solid Facts provide exciting examples and fun facts

Editorial Reviews

From a young age, many kids are fascinated by fossils and rocks, and the books in the Rock On! series are designed to give them a taste of the science behind the trilobite or geode in their hands. Using accessible language, the books introduce key concepts, terminologies, and formation processes, along with “Rock Solid” fact boxes and high-quality, color illustrations. . . .the books’ inviting layout and broad scope will inspire curious youngsters to seek out more-thorough resources.

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