| Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals Contributor(s): Tomecek, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426305389 ISBN-13: 9781426305382 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects |
| Dewey: 552 |
| LCCN: 2010007145 |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Series: Jump Into Science (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.9" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 140847 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Kids will gravitate to Steve Tomecek's humorously illustrated guide, which surveys the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials. From talcum powder to silver jewelry, it all comes from inside this great big rock we live on. A high-interest topic for youngsters as well as an important segment of the elementary science curriculum, this book is in a kid-pleasing format and includes a bonus activity. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |