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"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...
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Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.
11) A rock can be
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Millbrook Press
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[2015]
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English
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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.
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Natural history library volume N12
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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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Teacher Created Materials
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[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Earth is made up of different types of rock. There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. You have probably seen all of these different rocks--you just didn't know it!"--
16) Rocks & minerals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals
17) Rock and gem
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Striking visual profiles present the entire range of rocks and minerals with key information for accurate identification, and practical advice on how to cut, polish and display objects as well as an intriguing look at the many ways they have been used, from basic building blocks to fine decoration.
19) Rocks & minerals
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Earth's crust contains many different kinds of rocks and minerals, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal. No matter where you walk, you can find rocks and minerals. They give us clues to what happened millions and millions of years ago in Earth's history. With fascinating facts and beautiful full-color photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes young readers into the wonderful world of rocks and minerals.
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"Fully revised and updated, this book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you've found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided"--
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