What Are Minerals?
Minerals are chemicals that are the building blocks of rocks. Metals, crystals, and gemstones are all minerals found in rocks. This interesting book describes how to identify minerals, where they can be found, the rock cycle process, the uses of minerals, and how they are mined.
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7787-7215-6
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$23.95 | |
978-0-7787-7220-0
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$9.95 | |
978-1-4271-9742-9
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$29.00 |
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Age Range | 8 - 11 |
Dewey | 549 |
Lexile | IG910L |
ATOS Reading Level | 6.2 |
Guided Reading Level | R |
Subjects | Earth and Space Science |
Genres | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Crabtree Publishing |
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Imprint | Crabtree Classics |
Copyright | 2012 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 8.5 x 11 |
Graphics | |
BISACS | JNF037060, JNF051080, JNF051110 |
Rights Included | WORLD |
Language | English |
What Are Minerals? - School Library Journal
Gr 3–5—With rocks and minerals being curriculum topics, libraries are always in need of additional, current resources. These books cover the basic information but they will not engage readers. The reading level is high for the intended age group. The introductions in Crystals, Fossils, and Minerals don’t provide adequate descriptions of the relationships among rocks, minerals, and crystals, and at times the information doesn’t flow smoothly between sections. The chapter spreads are busy with catchy subheadings, short paragraphs under each heading, sidebars, and activities.