Rocks Minerals category: 250 books

This 49-word book for young readers will teach all about sand, how it's made, and where it's found. Every page contains big, beautiful photographs, and there are discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 1 Subject: Earth Science Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy:...

Venturing through two of the most diverse and fascinating regions of North America, these activity books combine the subjects of geology and physical geography while making them captivating and fun. With a different approach, this series reveals the underlying processes for kids, explaining each region's...

Stone is strong—and useful too. Find out how many different kinds of stone are used to build many different kinds of structures.

The planet’s natural dips and elevations, slopes and structures, stud the world’s landscapes and enrich its panoramas. However, the Earth’s landforms should not be viewed as anomalies in its topography; rather, they are often invaluable components of ecosystems and hold significant clues to...

The ground beneath our feet feels sturdy and still, but Earth is actually covered in moving plates. These large plates make up the outer layer of Earth's surface and sit on top of another layer made up of molten rock. Borders between two plates are often the site of earthquakes and volcanoes. The...

A miner and his friends get stuck in a mineshaft. Will they be able to get out? Ralph, Melvin, and Garen have been mining for years together. They always return home safely, but this time, two of them are trapped by boulders. Dynamite won’t help, so maybe a few explosive monsters could do...

Narra algunos de los viajes más notables en la vida de este joven europeo, cuyo incansable interés por la ciencia lo llevó a conocer lugares a donde inclusive ahora, muy pocos viajeros se animarían a ir. Alexander von Humboldt es considerado el "padre de la Geografía Moderna". ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Young readers will be amazed to learn about what a gem is and how it is made. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

With stunning artwork and compelling scientific explanation, Bang and Chisholm have brought forth a masterpiece that is critically relevant in this environmentally tumultuous time. How does the sun keep ocean currents moving and lift fresh water from the seas? What can we do to conserve one of our...

Take a trip into a working open pit copper mine in Canada's Yukon Territory. Today I Discovered An Open Pit Copper Mine is one in a series of eBooks by WestView Learning highlighting natural things in our world through engaging photos, videos, and custom voice recordings.The Minto Copper Mine is...

The Earth's surface is always changing. Learn how weathering and erosion constantly reshapes the earth through wind, water, and more! Even people can drastically change the earth's surface. With the help of easy-to-read text and bright, colorful images, this reader simplifies challenging scientific...

Aujourd'hui j'ai découvert que Comment broyer du cuivre fait partie d'une série de livres électroniques par Apprentissage WestView soulignant les choses naturelles dans notre monde à travers des photos, des vidéos et des enregistrements vocaux personnalisés engageants.La Mine de Cuivre Minto est...

This story takes a trip overseas, to Magnesia. Our quest is to find out the history behind Magnets. We'll also learn about the discovery of the "Compass." Shown inside are 3 Chemical Elements such as: Iron, Cobalt, & Nickel. With special appearances by Pirates: Jack Swordplank, Bart...

Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Earth's Structure explores basic geology in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.