The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals
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Book Overview
Pack up your gear and get ready to go on a dig. Whether it's iron ore, dazzling gemstones, or a prehistoric creature preserved in amber, a mother lode of exciting discoveries await budding paleontologists and geologists in this informative picture book. Large and detailed full-color spreads, complemented by clear, concise text unearth the mysteries of the ground beneath our feet. Children will learn how rocks, crystals, minerals, and fossils are formed, where they are found, and how they are used. Step-by-step illustrations and captions explore such processes as the fossilization of ancient animals and plants, together with the work of the scientists who catalog and preserve them. Includes an illustrated glossary and an index to sharpen the young reader's reference skills.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:075345274X
ISBN13:9780753452745
Release Date:April 2000
Publisher:Kingfisher
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.4" x 10.9"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Related Subjects
Children's Children's Books Education & Reference Fossils Nature Reference Rocks & MineralsCustomer Reviews
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A wonderful book for a budding geologist
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book was and is a big hit with my four-year-old. Clear, easy-to-understand text and big, bright illustrations make the book accessible to young readers. It is neatly formatted into two-page "chapters" focusing on specific topics, which makes it easy for him to "look up" whatever he's interested in that particular day. It also has useful tips for starting a rock collection, and (important for parents) convenient ways to store said collection. I recommend this book to any parent with a child interested in any aspect of geology.
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