{"product_id":"rocks-minerals-isbn-9780062289186","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\u003eBecome a young rock hound and discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRock Collecting for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Tips and tricks for starting your first collection, from what tools you’ll need to how to identify the rocks you find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Three Types of Rocks:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear explanations of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, showing how each one is formed deep inside the Earth or over millions of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll About Crystals:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the beautiful world of minerals, from common quartz to sparkling diamonds, and learn what gives them their unique shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning Photography:\u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant, full-color photos bring the science to life, showing incredible examples of geodes, granite, gemstones, and more on every page.\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":44888731418853,"sku":"NP9780062289186","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062289186.jpg?v=1730229717","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rocks-minerals-isbn-9780062289186","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}