{"product_id":"rocks-minerals-isbn-9780062289179","title":"Rocks \u0026 Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the perfect starting point for any young rock hound:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRock Collecting for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Get practical tips on how to become a \"rock hound,\" from what tools to bring to how to start and display your own amazing collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Three Types of Rocks:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the difference between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks through clear explanations and examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdentifying Minerals:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the secrets geologists use to identify minerals, including color, streak, luster, and the Mohs hardness scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEM for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with stunning, full-color photographs and fascinating facts that support Common Core standards and make Earth science fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eEarth’s crust contains many different kinds of rocks and minerals, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal. No matter where you walk, you can find rocks and minerals. They give us clues to what happened millions and millions of years ago in Earth’s history. With fascinating facts and beautiful full-color photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes young readers into the wonderful world of rocks and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888198447333,"sku":"NP9780062289179","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062289179.jpg?v=1730228386","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/rocks-minerals-isbn-9780062289179","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}