Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rocks and minerals

Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Every day Asa the rock cutter works very hard but he is tired! He wishes things could be different but each time his wish comes true, he yearns for more. Where will his wish-journey end?

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find. From basalt to sandstone, ammonites to shark teeth, they'll learn all about their appearance, texture, uses and where to find them. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisDig deep to discover the story of our planet - through its rocks and minerals! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different rocks and minerals  - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Rocks and Minerals is a beautifully designed reader all about Earth’s geology - the different kinds of rocks and minerals, their properties and uses, and how to protect our natural resources.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about rocks and minerals, from floating pumice to valuable gold and gemstones.

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Book SynopsisFind out about the sparkly gems in a beautiful crown. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about beautiful gems, how they are made and used - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Sparkly Gems is a beautifully designed reader all about gems, and how some are naturally beautiful and others are grown in labs - but they all make fabulous jewelry! The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about some beautiful gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, pearls and diamonds.

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out more about fossils and what they teach us about prehistoric life. Learn how fossils form and where they are found and explore different types of fossil, such as trace fossils and amber, and discover famous fossil hunters.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.PErfect for readers 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a fossil? 1: Sedimentary rock 1: Types of sedimentary rock 1: Turning to stone 1: Moulds and casts 1: Traces and tracks 1: Amber 1: What can we learn from fossils? 1: Where are fossils found? 1: Digging for fossils 1: Famous fossil hunters 1: Fossil fuels 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out more about fossils and what they teach us about prehistoric life. Learn how fossils form and where they are found and explore different types of fossil, such as trace fossils and amber, and discover famous fossil hunters.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of SoilTable of Contents 1: What is a fossil? 1: Sedimentary rock 1: Types of sedimentary rock 1: Turning to stone 1: Moulds and casts 1: Traces and tracks 1: Amber 1: What can we learn from fossils? 1: Where are fossils found? 1: Digging for fossils 1: Famous fossil hunters 1: Fossil fuels 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out how weathering breaks rock and erosion carries away the pieces, carving our planet's surface into jagged peaks and deep valleys. Learn about fantastic features from caves and arches to beaches and dunes.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes. PErfect for readers aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What are weathering and erosion? 1: What are rocks made of? 1: Cliffs and caves 1: Seashore sand 1: Rivers 1: Waterfalls 1: Glaciers 1: Freezing water 1: Wind-blown sand 1: Karst creations 1: Moving masses 1: How do humans cause erosion? 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out how weathering breaks rock and erosion carries away the pieces, carving our planet's surface into jagged peaks and deep valleys. Learn about fantastic features from caves and arches to beaches and dunes.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes. With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of SoilTable of Contents 1: What are weathering and erosion? 1: What are rocks made of? 1: Cliffs and caves 1: Seashore sand 1: Rivers 1: Waterfalls 1: Glaciers 1: Freezing water 1: Wind-blown sand 1: Karst creations 1: Moving masses 1: How do humans cause erosion? 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out how the rock cycle makes, changes and destroys Earth's rocks. Explore how violent volcanoes can create new rock, but water and wind can break and take away rock. Experiment with making your own rocks, rivers and juddering tectonic plates.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself, and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.Perfect for readers 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is the rock cycle? 1: Hot inside 1: Moving water 1: Constant change 1: Wonderful weathering 1: Carried away 1: Drop it! 1: Super sedimentary 1: Magical metamorphic 1: Incredible igneous 1: Moving up 1: Look out! 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out how the rock cycle makes, changes and destroys Earth's rocks. Explore how violent volcanoes can create new rock, but water and wind can break and take away rock. Experiment with making your ownrocks, rivers and juddering tectonic plates.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.Perfect for readers 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is the rock cycle? 1: Hot inside 1: Moving water 1: Constant change 1: Wonderful weathering 1: Carried away 1: Drop it! 1: Super sedimentary 1: Magical metamorphic 1: Incredible igneous 1: Moving up 1: Look out! 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThe latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series (455,000 copies in print) invites kids ages 4 and up to head outside and find, collect, and learn about rocks with this take-along activity book! Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt is packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages introducing rock classifications (color, shape, size, texture); sensory scavenger hunts; hands-on outdoor creative activities; rock experiments; and discovery zone pages with facts about geology, landforms, igneous and metamorphic rocks, gems, fossils, and more. The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.

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