My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems

by Claudia Martin

Overview

What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, My Little Book of Rocks provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682971475
Publisher:	QEB Publishing
Publication date:	05/02/2017
Series:	My Little Book Of Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

CLAUDIA MARTIN specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, geography and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Claudia likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.

Editorial Reviews

06/26/2017
Martin provides a brisk but wide-ranging overview of rocks and minerals in this addition to the My Little Book series. The photo-driven format presents full-bleed vistas of the Grand Canyon and its layers of sandstone, Northern Ireland’s basalt Giant’s Causeway, and other dramatic locations, which are paired with smaller inset photographs that tie in with each spread’s theme. Those topics include explanations of how various rocks form as well as focused looks at specific rocks, gems, and minerals (marble, coal, silicates, diamonds, etc.), all discussed in clear, direct writing (“Shale is a sedimentary rock made of mud and clay”). Not every obscure mineral gets defined (“Kaolinite and illite give clay a brown or orangey color”), but a glossary is included. Readers will pick up fascinating tidbits about these varied minerals and elements, and gain a sense of how humans put them to use. Ages 4–8. (May)

Publishers Weekly

"Martin provides a brisk but wide-ranging overview of rocks and minerals in this addition to the My Little Book series. The photo-driven format presents full-bleed vistas of the Grand Canyon and its layers of sandstone, Northern Ireland's basalt Giant's Causeway, and other dramatic locations, which are paired with smaller inset photographs that tie in with each spread's theme...Readers will pick up fascinating tidbits about these varied minerals and elements, and gain a sense of how humans put them to use.” - Publisher's Weekly

From the Publisher

10/01/2017
Gr 1–4—Martin's latest title is packed full of information about rocks, minerals, and gems—there is nothing "little" about this book. The work begins by explaining what rocks and minerals are and how they are formed. It covers different types, such as marble, chalk, clay, rubies, and sapphires. Even adults will be surprised at how many different varieties of rocks, minerals, and gems exist. Young readers will be enthralled with the detailed photographs that cover every spread. Each section contains multiple captions and words in boldface to build vocabulary. The vibrant and colorful volume opens up to an extensive table of contents and ends with an elaborate glossary and index. This book would also serve as a great teaching tool for nonfiction text features. VERDICT A worthy addition to any library that serves young geologists.—Jennifer Bludau, La Grange Independent School District, TX

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