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Author : Kelley MacAulay
Publisher : Natural Resources Close-Up
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778704920
Rocks and minerals make up the foundation of our world. Relatable examples and accessible text combine to introduce young readers to these vital resources and explain how their actions can help preserve them.
Author : Steven Earle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537068822
This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511
A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.
Author : David B. Williams
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780295746470
Most people do not think to observe geology from the sidewalks of a major city, but all David B. Williams has to do is look at building stone in any urban center to find a range of rocks equal to any assembled by plate tectonics. In Stories in Stone, he takes you on explorations to find 3.5-billion-year-old rock that looks like swirled pink-and-black taffy, a gas station made of petrified wood, and a Florida fort that has withstood three hundred years of attacks and hurricanes, despite being made of a stone that has the consistency of a granola bar. Williams also weaves in the cultural history of stone, explaining why a white fossil-rich limestone from Indiana became the only building stone used in all fifty states; how in 1825, the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument led to America’s first commercial railroad; and why when the same kind of marble used by Michelangelo clad a Chicago skyscraper it warped so much after nineteen years that all 44,000 panels of it had to be replaced. This love letter to building stone brings to life the geology you can see in the structures of every city.
Author : Ellen Lawrence
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781627243582
A chunk of granite rock may look gray and boring, but take a closer look under a microscope and it’s possible to see that the rock is made from billions of tiny colorful grains. Each microscopic grain is a substance called a mineral, and it’s minerals that are the ingredients that make up all the rocks on Earth. In this book, readers will learn how different combinations of minerals create different types of rocks. They’ll discover that metals, such as gold, are actually minerals that can be found in rocks. And they’ll learn that some minerals grow as beautiful shapes called crystals that can be made into precious gemstones such as rubies and sapphires. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From stunning photographs to high-interest facts, this book makes exploring the topic of rocks and minerals a lively, engaging experience.
Author : Kelley MacAulay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1427182175
Author : Jan Zalasiewicz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191038310
Rocks, more than anything else, underpin our lives. They make up the solid structure of the Earth and of other rocky planets, and are present at the cores of gas giant planets. We live on the rocky surface of the planet, grow our food on weathered debris derived from rocks, and we obtain nearly all of the raw materials with which we found our civilization from rocks. From the Earth's crust to building bricks, rocks contain our sense of planetary history, and are a guide to our future. In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalsiewicz looks at the nature and variety of rocks, and the processes by which they are formed. Starting from the origin of rocks and their key role in the formation of the Earth, he considers what we know about the deep rocks of the mantle and core, and what rocks can tell us about the evolution of the Earth, and looks at those found in outer space and on other planets. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Lerner Digital ™
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512475562
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.
Author : Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426312830
From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow! This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1039-3 National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Author : Richard V. Dietrich,Brian J. Skinner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCAL:B4558211
A contemporary successor to the Louis V. Pirsson and Adolph Knopf editions, providing a guide and reference that explains how rocks occur, their commercial usage, and how to identify them through macroscopic, handspecimen features. Gives complete coverage of rock-forming minerals, rocks and man-made, rock-like materials, as well as meteorites, impactites, grossans, and more. Tables are provided for identifications based on megascopic examinations and simple field tests that require no sophisticated laboratory equipment. Plus, numerous illustrations represent rocks and rock-forming minerals as they appear in nature.
Author : Swapan Kumar Haldar
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323851367
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, second edition, presents the essentials of both disciplines through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students alike. This new edition emphasizes the relationship between rocks and minerals, right from the structures created during rock formation through the economics of mineral deposits. While petrology is classified on the lines of geological evolution and rock formation, mineralogy speaks to the physical and chemical properties, uses, and global occurrences for each mineral, emphasizing the need for the growth of human development. The primary goal is for the reader to identify minerals in all respects, including host-rocks, and mineral deposits, with additional knowledge of mineral-exploration, resource, extraction, process, and ultimate use. To help provide a comprehensive analysis across ethical and socio-economic dimensions, a separate chapter describes the hazards associated with minerals, rocks, and mineral industries, and the consequences to humanity along with remedies and case studies. New to the second edition: includes coverage of minerals and petrology in extra-terrestrial environments as well as case studies on the hazards of the mining industry. Addresses the full scope of core concepts of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Features more than 250 figures, illustrations and color photographs to vividly explore the fundamental principles of mineralogy and petrology Offers a holistic approach to both subjects, beginning with the formation of geologic structures that is followed by the hosting of mineral deposits and the exploration and extraction of lucrative, usable products that improve the health of global economies Includes new content on minerals and petrology in extraterrestrial environments and case studies on hazards in the mining industry
Author : Pilar Alvarez
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499425376
Rocks, minerals, and soil are the building blocks of Earth’s massive landforms. Readers will learn all about them in this science-rich title, which makes earth science concepts accessible and fun. Readers learn about the rock cycle and the properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The text also explores minerals and their properties, as well as soil composition. Bright photographs accompany the age-appropriate content. Bourgeoning earth scientists will walk away with a great understanding of rocks, minerals, and soil.
Author : Susan Meredith
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615906895
Learn How The Earth's Rocks, Minerals, And Soil Are Formed And What They Are Made Of.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Civil engineers
ISBN : IND:30000066239678
Author : Rebecca Hirsch
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629687001
Get ready to get your hands dirty with The Rock Cycle. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study the rock cycle, and how the rock cycle relates to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.