Rivera, Andrea
Summary: From volcanic pumice to transformed marble, learn all about rocks in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 552 RIVRivera, Andrea
Summary: From mining for metals to copper pennies, learn all about ores in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 553 RIVCrane, Cody
Summary: What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 CRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 CRAHochleitner, Rupert
Summary: The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books Ltd. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 549 HOCStensaas, Mark.
Contents: Beach profiles (Corner of the Lake ; Kitchi Gammi Park ; Stoney Point ; Burlington Bay ; Flood Bay ; Gooseberry Falls State Park ; Split Rock River ; Beaver River ; Tettegouche State Park ; Good Harbor Bay ; Grand Marais Harbor ; Paradise Beach) -- Tips for rock pickers -- Lake Superior's geologic roots -- Basalt -- Ophitic basalt -- Diabase -- Gabbro -- Rhyolite -- Granite -- Vesicular basalt...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kollath-Stensaas 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552.097 STELüsted, Marcia Amidon
Summary: This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 LUSEthan, Eric.
Summary: This book describes opals, including how they are formed, how they are mined, and how they are cut and polished to make jewelry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 553.873 ETHWalker, Sally M.
Summary: Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 WALSquire, Ann.
Summary: Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 SQUCourt, Arthur.
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Publisher / Publication Date: H. N. Abrams 1974
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 549 COUHawke, Richard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: D. Hawke Science Service 1981
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 HAWJohnson, Lars W.
Summary: "Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you've ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a 'gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You've already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 563.6 JOHPoindexter, O. Floyd
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1952
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: MI 552 POIWang, Yinan
Summary: "Most states have official designated gems and minerals. This guidebook showcases these marvels, from Alabama's star blue quartz to Wyoming's jade, and everything in between. Each state entry contains details about the state gems and minerals, including: pronunciations, chemical formulas, and information about the year it was recognized; Photographs of gems and minerals unique to each state;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schiffer Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549.9 WANWood, Alix
Summary: Rocks and minerals are the building blocks of our world, but there's a huge and fascinating variety of these materials, from the roundest gray pond rock to the most brilliant and sparkly diamond. Readers will learn about all manner of rocks and minerals, as well as their properties, types, and uses. Color photos and diagrams allow curious geologists in training to study rocks and minerals in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature WoodSummary: Teaches how to identify 18 different stones. Accompanying book is full of brilliant photos and interesting facts designed to introduce children of all ages to the wonders of minerals and crystals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dancing Bear's Rocks & Minerals 2010
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 11Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: S.T.E.M. KIT #22 DANCING BEAR ROCKS AND MINERAL KITDietrich, Richard Vincent
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 1990
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 549 DIELynch, Dan R.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications 2010
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Summary: Presents advice on how to improve growing soil, discussing some of the current misconceptions about soil and providing the best methods for adding enhancements that will produce nutrient-dense foods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Society Publishers 2013
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Place a hold to request this item.Olson, Elsie
Summary: This title tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Geology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from agate coasters to an underwater eruption. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J507.8 OLSSummary: Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 GEMAlkire, Jessie
Summary: Read all about mineralogy in Super Simple Mineral Projects. Kids will learn about different types of minerals and their structures. Discover how scientists study minerals and why. Then, experiment with minerals, grow your own minerals, and more. Each project has color photos and easy‑to‑follow instructions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2018