Nature’s treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered! With this full-color book, students will experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. The book begins with geology basics, explaining what rocks and minerals are, how they form, how they’re used, and even highlights record breakers and myths. Next, readers are provided with an identification guide, which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. From there, a “how to” section includes details on what to look for, where to look, and what to bring, as well as safety considerations.
Inside You’ll Find
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- An introduction to geology, including geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earth’s surface changes over time
- “How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to look
- Identification guide to 75 common and collectible rocks & minerals
- Stunning, full-color photographs
- Activity pages and checklist for students to collect and group rocks.
- 144 pages
