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"Rocks may seem like boring, static objects--until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's ... illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them"--Amazon.com.
2) Silver
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young readers to silver, the most conductive metal on earth! Learn how silver is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The many uses of silver are examined, from industrial applications in products such as computers and electric switches to medicines and antiseptic clothing! See how artisans such as silversmiths and lapidaries use silver to create beautiful and useful jewelry and wares....
3) Diamonds
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young readers to diamonds, the hardest natural substance on Earth! Learn how diamonds are formed and where they are found. Historical and modern mining methods are detailed, and topics such as conflict diamonds are covered. The many uses of diamonds are examined, from industrial applications in products such as diamond saws and dentists' drills to engagement rings and birthstone jewelry. See how artisans such as diamond cutters...
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Pool tables, shower tiles, and pizza stones all have something in common-they are all made with metamorphic rocks! But what do you know about these rocks? Dig deep below Earth's surface to find these ever-changing rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what metamorphic rocks look like up close, and see how people have used them over the years. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth...
5) Pearls
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young readers to pearls, the gem formed inside the shell of an oyster! Learn how pearls are formed and where they are found. Historic and modern collection methods are detailed, both natural and cultivated. The use of pearls as a gemstone is examined including different colors. See how artisans and lapidaries create beautiful and useful jewelry with this beautiful gem. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds...
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From frying pans to paving stones, igneous rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dive under Earth's crust to find the scorching source material for these rocks. Then, follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what they look like up close, and explore some famous and fascinating igneous formations. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for...
10) Turquoise
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young readers to turquoise, the gemstone that's name is French for "Turkish"! Learn how turquoise is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The use of turquoise as a gemstone is examined including different colors and cuts. See how artisans and lapidaries create beautiful and useful jewelry with this mineral. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their...
11) Gold
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young readers to gold, the metal that can stay shiny for thousands of years. Learn how gold is formed and where it is found. Historical and modern mining methods are detailed, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes. The many uses of gold are examined, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes. See how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to...
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From sidewalk chalk to the Grand Canyon, sedimentary rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dig into the layers of sediment to follow along with the different ways these rocks form and change, find out what they look like up close, and explore some of the most famous and fascinating sedimentary rocks. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all!
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13) Minerals
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They are in cell phones and toothpaste. Minerals are everywhere! But what do you really know about minerals? Explore how minerals form. Dig deep to see how we get minerals from rocks. And look to the streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all!
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14) Jade
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces young readers to jade, the mineral used for thousands of years as both jewelry and weapons. Learn about the two types of jade, jadeite and nephrite, how jade is formed, and where it is found. Historical and modern mining methods are detailed. The many uses of jade in ancient and modern times are examined. See how artisans such as lapidaries use jade to create beautiful and useful jewelry. Finally, a list of tools and tips will...
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When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful...
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You might have already noticed weathering and erosion in the world around you, be it potholes in the road or an overflowing stream after a bad storm. Readers are introduced to the basic concepts of weathering and erosion in an accessible, fun way that supports the science curriculum. Descriptive fact boxes and an understandable graphic organizer presents the material in an age-appropriate and engaging way, while full color photographs enhance the...
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You may thing that rocks remain the same regardless of time because they are non-living. You are wrong. Rocks also undergo a cycle which is influenced by the processes on the Earth's surface. This book will teach you about the rock cycle. At the end of this book, you should know which among the three types of rocks came first: the igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary?
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Learning how Earth, mountains, oceans, and other fantastic landforms were formed millions of years ago truly expands a young reader's concept of their own life and the world around them. This geology-themed book full of fun, easily digestible facts provides engaging insights into the planet we call home. Essential earth science concepts are explained in accessible language and accompanied by fantastic, full-color photographs and dynamic graphic organizers,...
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Learn about types of metamorphic rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Geological change is rarely as dramatic and stunning than it is in the Hawaiian Islands. Beginning millions of years ago, volcanoes burst from the ocean to create the islands. Today, lava flows and landslides continue to reshape the land and sea. Readers will learn about the volcanic hot spot and shifting tectonic plates that created the chain of tropical islands. Vivid images including photographs of recent eruptions of the Kilauea volcano illustrate...
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