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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.
4) Rocks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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From volcanic pumice to transformed marble, learn all about rocks in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
7) Crystals
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English
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Provides an introduction to crystals, describing the six basic categories of crystalline shapes, how crystals form, and their many everyday uses.
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English
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Science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with facts and full-color photographs. Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.
10) Rocks & minerals
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Find our about the rocks beneath your feet and te minerals they contain. Discover how they are used--from the graphite in pencils, to precious metals and gems. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made." -- Back cover.
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
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English
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In one of his first books, "The Mountains of California", John Muir, famed naturalist, environmentalist, and author, recounts his travels through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite Valley. First published in 1894, "The Mountains of California" is a captivating and vivid portrait of the raw beauty of this spectacular place. He takes the readers on a tour of the wonders that abound, writing "Go where you may within the bounds of California, mountains...
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it . . . This book is a meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there's something off somewhere, but you just can't put your finger on it. -- Provided by publisher....
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Skunk and Badger volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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"Roommates Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition that becomes much more dangerous than they ever expected"--
16) Elizabeti's doll
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Series
Elizabeti books volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When a young Tanzanian girl gets a new baby brother, she finds a rock, which she names Eva, and makes it her baby doll.
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard. Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will...
18) Bob's Rock
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English
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"Bob's friend Max has a dog. Bob has a rock. Max's dog can do tricks. But so can Bob's rock! Can it do everything the dog does?"
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English
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With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich areas' of Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the areas' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs. Rockhounding Delaware, Maryland, and Washington...
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English
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Get the Summary of Mark Kurlansky's Salt in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky is an extensive exploration of the history and impact of salt across various civilizations. The book delves into China's ancient salt production techniques, including boiling brine in iron pans and using natural gas for heating, which date back to 6000 B.C. and were advanced by figures like Yi Dun...
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