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Highlighting the mysteries beneath the earth’s surface, this is the ideal kids’ companion to the fascinating subject of geology. Through an engaging array of hands-on activities, this helpful handbook guides children through testing minerals, creating crystals, sculpting edible models of the planet, and even baking volcanic meringue cookies. Exploring the reasons behind the physical changes of the world, this examination also outlines the rock cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; the process of discovering fossils and what they reveal about the past; and how to start a collection of natural artifacts. Featuring 25 entertaining experiments with lively illustrations and fun facts, this intriguing guide also includes educational sidebars detailing significant contributors to the field of geology.

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With 20 experiments, games, and projects to choose from . . . not only kids, but also families can have a wonderful time each weekend learning something new.
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Part of the "Explore Your World!" series, this green book that tells all you wanted to know and more about various forms of rocks and minerals. Embedded into the book are projects, experiments and activities that could easily be conducted at home for a small expense in collecting the materials and in some cases the results are yummy snacks. Color is the missing link in this book. All the pages are printed on recycled grey paper, which seems appropriate for a "green" book, but including color pages for certain rock formations would enhance the experience for those who are new to the subject. Earth science teachers would find a lot of use for this handbook in a classroom setting. The text is engaging and the print is easy on the eyes. The formatted like a textbook readers should have not trouble navigating this book. Not a book most would take up and read from cover to cover, unless one is strongly interested in geology. Reviewer: Patricia Williamson

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  • ISBN-13: 9781934670613
  • Publisher: Nomad Press
  • Publication date: 8/1/2010
  • Pages: 96
  • Sales rank: 765,940
  • Age range: 7 - 9 Years
  • Series: Explore Your World series Series
  • Product dimensions: 7.90 (w) x 9.90 (h) x 0.30 (d)

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Cynthia Light Brown is an environmental consultant specializing in pollution prevention, toxicology, and risk assessment. She is a founding partner and vice president of Clover Leaf Environmental Solutions. Nick Brown is a 15-year-old student whose favorite subject is science. They both live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bryan Stone has worked on a variety of professional comics and illustration projects, including drawings for Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center and the monthly comic Onion Head for BASH! magazine. He is the illustrator of Explore Colonial America!, Explore the Solar System!, and Explore Transportation! He lives in White River Junction, Vermont.

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  • Posted October 21, 2010

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    Synopsis:
    Have you ever wondered what those sparkly specks in the piece of gravel in your driveway might be? Or why some crystals grow so big? In Explore Rocks and Minerals! kids can try activities that will help them figure out the answers, from testing minerals and making crystals, to making yummy models of the earth and volcanic meringue cookies. Sidebars about people in geology, such as a kid who helped discover a new kind of dinosaur, or a geologist who proposed a theory that no one else believed for a long time, help kids see the human side of geology.

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    My family is really into interactive books where we not only read, but also are able to apply what we are learning. My kids really enjoyed the different experiments. I think growing the needle-like mineral crystals was their favorite, however, with 20 experiments, games and projects to choose from . . . not only kids, but also families can have a wonderful time each weekend learning something new. You will learn about the earth right down to its core. You will learn how different types of crystals and minerals form, how volcanoes are made and why they explode. Kids will also learn about erosion and metamorphosis.

    Each chapter/section covers a different topic and has a clear explanation of underlying concepts making learning fun and engaging for the whole family. Not to mention the great black and white illustrations that not only added character, but also show how and why each topic happened or how to do the activity.

    You will also find a glossary at the back of the book making this a great resource for schools/teachers as well. And even though this book is recommended for ages 6 to 8, my five and fourteen year olds loved reviewing this book with me. So don't let the suggested ages fool you. Any child would have a great time reading, learning and doing the activities in this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2012

    Where is the nursery

    Please tell me

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2012

    The nerfeyr is the first book on the second page

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