Rocks and Minerals

Hands-on science for kids who love getting their hands dirty!

Rocks are everywhere! Where did they come from? What are they used for?

In Rocks and Minerals: Hands-On Geology, young geologists explore the fascinating world of rocks and minerals and learn about the different types of rocks and how they form, how minerals are important to human health, and what goes on beneath the surface of the planet. From learning the different steps in the rock cycle to examining the three types of rock, kids discover how much of our world depends on those hard objects we find in our homes, schools, office buildings, streets, beaches, fields—everywhere!

Hands-on science activities provide opportunities for every kind of learner. Vocabulary words are defined on the page and in the glossary. Fun facts keep kids hooked and vibrant photographs reinforce learning.

Included in this book are six hands-on science projects, perfect for homes, classrooms, and libraries!

• Examine rocks with your senses
• Model erosion
• Make needle crystals

Books in the Reading Ready Science series combine a compelling narrative style with hands-on activities for an early reading experience that offers young children multiple entry points into learning. Vocabulary words defined on the page, bite-sized fun facts, vibrant photographs, and an inviting design invite kids to strengthen early literacy skills within the framework of fascinating science topics.

All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Andi Diehn works as a children’s book editor and marketer at Nomad Press. She has written more than 20 children’s books, most of them science books, and visits classrooms and libraries around the country to present programs about being a science writer. Andi lives in rural New Hampshire.

Website: andidiehn.com