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"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...

Explores the many different uses for rocks, including the graphite in pencils, the concrete in buildings, and the crystals that become gemstones.

Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.

Minerals and rocks are an interesting and important element of earth science. Curious kids will be fascinated by a wealth of information about this topic.

"You live on a fiery ball of rocks and minerals that is ready to reveal its secrets and its incredible history! In-depth information about rock formation and change. Galleries of rocks, minerals, and gems to identify and collect. Cool graphics to make science simple"--Back cover.

"Minerals are an essential part of the Earth science curriculum since silicate minerals make up more than 90 percent of Earth s crust! In order to understand this fact, though, students need to know the difference between minerals and rocks, how minerals form, and how minerals are structured. This book breaks down these topics and more in simple, clear language ideal for struggling readers or those looking to review an important topic. Fact boxes...