My little book of rocks, minerals, and gems

Claudia Martin

Book - 2017

"For those with curious minds starting to take note of the world around them, the basic materials from which our planet is made raise a multitude of questions. What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, [this book] provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs."--Amazon.com.

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Published
Lake Forest, CA : QEB [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Claudia Martin (-)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781682971475
  • Our rocky planet
  • Igneous rocks
  • Metamorphic rocks
  • Sedimentary rocks
  • Minerals
  • Gems
  • Glossary.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Martin provides a brisk but wide-ranging overview of rocks and minerals in this addition to the My Little Book series. The photo-driven format presents full-bleed vistas of the Grand Canyon and its layers of sandstone, Northern Ireland's basalt Giant's Causeway, and other dramatic locations, which are paired with smaller inset photographs that tie in with each spread's theme. Those topics include explanations of how various rocks form as well as focused looks at specific rocks, gems, and minerals (marble, coal, silicates, diamonds, etc.), all discussed in clear, direct writing ("Shale is a sedimentary rock made of mud and clay"). Not every obscure mineral gets defined ("Kaolinite and illite give clay a brown or orangey color"), but a glossary is included. Readers will pick up fascinating tidbits about these varied minerals and elements, and gain a sense of how humans put them to use. Ages 4-8. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by Horn Book Review

With the help of eye-catching photographs and bold colors, this book explores the formation and uses of rocks and minerals. Major groupings of rock and mineral types are discussed in simplistic text. Confusing organization and some omissions make this a rather misleading introduction; the lack of a conclusion further disrupts the book's flow. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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