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From afar it is an island From afar it is an island Bruno Munari,Bruno Munari Text and photographs introduce a variety of stones and suggest pictures to paint on them. OL1415487W
Rocks and minerals Rocks and minerals Edward Ricciuti,Edward R. Ricciuti Looks at the Earth as a giant rock, describes different types of rocks and minerals, and explains how they are formed and used. OL15214833W
National Audubon Society first field guide National Audubon Society first field guide Margaret W. Carruthers,Edward Ricciuti,Edward R. Ricciuti Detailed full-color spreads help beginning naturalists observe and understand over 150 types of rocks and minerals. OL15214874W
Earth materials Earth materials Emily Sohn "Describes how rocks form, move, and change shape. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the different types of rock and how they're formed, an activity based on real world situations chal… OL15999089W
Rocks and minerals Rocks and minerals Dan Green You live on a fiery ball of rocks and minerals that is ready to reveal its secrets and its incredible history! In-depth information about rock formation and change. Galleries of rocks, minerals, and … OL16812205W
Sedimentary rocks Sedimentary rocks Rebecca E. Hirsch An introduction to sedimentary rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics. OL17893886W
The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks and Minerals The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks and Minerals Chris Pellant Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils. OL1897137W
Rocks and Minerals (Science Experiments) Rocks and Minerals (Science Experiments) John Farndon 32 p. : 26 cm OL1979528W
The rock & gem book The rock & gem book Dan Green The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, fro… OL20033185W
Marble and other metamorphic rocks Marble and other metamorphic rocks Chris Pellant,Helen Pellant Presents different types of metamorphic rock and attempts to explain how they are formed. OL20144368W
Minerals Minerals Adrianna Morganelli,Jenna Dunlop Describes what minerals are, where they are found, how they are mined, and how they are used. OL20484129W
The how and why activity wonder book of rocks and minerals The how and why activity wonder book of rocks and minerals Kaye Quinn,Q.L Pearce,Helene Chirinian The creation, importance and uses of rocks and minerals are examined through text and puzzles. OL20503756W
Guide to Rocks and Minerals Guide to Rocks and Minerals Jeffrey B. Fuerst,Gr,Clyne (Undifferentiated) Learn why rocks are important and how to identify them. OL21391724W
Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Roberta Baxter 24 pages : 25 cm OL21824087W
Rocks and minerals Rocks and minerals Neil Curtis Investigates the world of rocks and minerals, covering such topics as the earth's crust, the identification of minerals, and how rocks are changed by heat and pressure. OL2674612W
My little book of rocks, minerals and gems My little book of rocks, minerals and gems Claudia Martin For those with curious minds starting to take note of the world around them, the basic materials from which our planet is made raise a multitude of questions. What are rocks and minerals? Why are the… OL27273200W
The big rock The big rock Bruce Hiscock Traces the origins of a granite rock located near the Adirondack Mountains and describes how it reveals information about the history of the earth. OL3235228W
Rocks & fossils Rocks & fossils Ray Oliver Provides information on how rocks and fossils are formed and where they can be found and offers advice on which ones to collect and how to display them. OL3633061W
The young rockhound's handbook The young rockhound's handbook W. R. C. Shedenhelm Explains the formation of rocks and minerals and describes their location, characteristics, and identification. Also explains how to polish and cut minerals, prospect for gold, and collect specimens. OL5276546W
Rocks Rocks Nelson, Robin Earth is made of different things—gases, rocks, soil, and water. Most of Earth is made of rock. Rocks are made of many different things and can be many different shapes, sizes, and colors. From statu… OL5711400W
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