Pettiford, Rebecca. Geology genius

In this book, readers will learn about the unique chemical makeup that creates minerals. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the characteristics that can be used to identify minerals. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about minerals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Minerals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Minerals is part of the Geology Genius series from Jump! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Finding rocks. Collecting fossils. Identifying minerals. Kids can't get enough of geology and are always looking for more information. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, each book in Geology Genius highlights a specific type of rock or geological substance and discusses its properties and where on Earth it can be found. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photos and frequent diagrams and graphics complement the carefully leveled text, turning every reader into a geology genius

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