Rocks & Minerals
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A Rock Can Be . . .
From the Series Can Be . . . Books
A rock is a rock, part of cliff, road or sea. But now can you guess what else it can be? A rock can be a…dinosaur bone, stepping-stone, hopscotch marker, fire sparker. Find out about the many Read More →
Asteroids and Comets: Orbiting Space Rocks
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Each asteroid and comet is unique. But what makes them unique, and why are these space objects so interesting to scientists? Learn about the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid, what gives… Read More →
Be a Rock Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover
From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science
Earth is a very rocky place, and in this book, kids will get the opportunity to get up close to different types of rocks and investigate them just like real-life geologists. As they work… Read More →
Bumba Books ® — Let's Explore Nature's Cycles — Hardcover Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Let's Explore Nature's Cycles
Perfect for curious beginning readers, these fun titles explore various natural cycles such as moon phases and the water cycle while introducing scientific concepts and vocabulary. Read More →
Can Be . . . Books — Hardcover Set
From the Series Can Be . . . Books
Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest… Read More →
Caves
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2
Caves can be deep and dark, but they can also be small and narrow. There are people who like to crawl and climb through damp, dark caves. Why do they do this? Have you ever been inside a… Read More →
Core and Crust
From the Series One Planet
The Earth beneath our feet feels solid and unmoving. However, Earth’s surface is constantly changing and deep beneath the crust is liquid rock. Examine from Earth's red-hot core to the… Read More →
Crystal Investigators
From the Series Investigating Earth
Can you believe that amazing crystals and gemstones are hidden beneath our feet? Dive into key topics such as crystal formation, identification, and rarity. Discover fascinating facts,… Read More →
Crystals: Hit the Road and Discover a World That Rocks!
From the Series The Rock Cycle Road Trip
Crystals are fascinating, and so is the rock cycle that makes them! Hit the road to discover the rock cycle, the science behind this incredible process, and why it is responsible for the… Read More →
Deep Down Underground
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 1
Coal is burned to make electricity. Iron is used to make steel. Electrical wiring is made from copper. Stone and sand are needed for building. These important materials and others like them… Read More →
Examining Erosion
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?
Earth is changing every day. Erosion makes giant mountains smaller and rivers wider, but it happens so slowly most people don't even notice. Do you know what erosion is? Or what causes it?… Read More →
Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ® — Hardcover Set
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Which planets have moons? What is the order of the planets from the sun? There is much to explore about space. With exciting photos, diagrams, and text, readers will love learning about our… Read More →
Extreme Habitats — Hardcover Set
From the Series Extreme Habitats
Scale the heights of the most dangerous mountains, explore the remote frozen parts of the polar regions, and dive into the searing heat of the desert and the deepest, darkest, coldest oceans. Read More →
Figuring Out Fossils
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?
Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals… Read More →
Fossil Investigators
From the Series Investigating Earth
What sort of prehistoric fossils are hidden beneath our feet? Learn all about key fossil topics, including fossil formation and preservation and prehistoric periods. Discover fascinating… Read More →
Fracking
From the Series Energy Evolutions
Can fracking be a clean, green, and safe way to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy… Read More →
Grade 3 STEM Text Set
Text Sets help readers build proficiency at reading informational text. Students are presented with curricular science topics in an engaging manner. Teachers get CCSS-aligned materials for… Read More →
Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science — Hardcover Set
From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science
Creative and innovative activities and projects will help budding scientists discover all about food, plants, rocks, and water. Every spread in these high-interest science books includes an… Read More →
Igneous Rocks: Hit the Road and Discover a World That Rocks!
From the Series The Rock Cycle Road Trip
Igneous rocks are a hot topic, and readers will find out why when they hit the road to discover the rock cycle, the science behind this incredible process, and a world full of amazing igneous Read More →
Investigating Earth — Hardcover Set
From the Series Investigating Earth
Travel deep into the Earth and unearth lots of secrets hidden beneath our feet! This fantastic series covers all things rocks, exploring the science behind the incredible materials that make Read More →
Investigating the Rock Cycle
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Earth's Cycles?
Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks make up the three main types of rocks. But did you know that rocks are constantly being created, destroyed, and created again? Or that… Read More →
Let's Explore the Rock Cycle
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Let's Explore Nature's Cycles
Emerging readers will be introduced to how rocks form in Earth's crust as well as the three main types of rock in this book supporting natural science education. Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Minecraft 101 — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Minecraft 101
From construction to playing in different modes, learn about the fun aspects of Minecraft in the Minecraft 101 series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With bright designs,… Read More →
Marveling at Minerals
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Dig Earth Science?
Minerals are fascinating resources that have a variety of uses. A diamond is a mineral that is sought after for its beauty. Salt is a useful mineral that adds flavor. But do you know what… Read More →