What Are Minerals?

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

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.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
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
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.

Author: Natalie Hyde