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Did you know if you look at a grain of salt through a microscope, you can see its crystal shape? Young readers discover even more riveting facts like this as they read about the crucial rock forms all around them, from the ground they walk on to the rocks that a volcano is made up of. Achievable text and fact boxes accompany the visuals to create a fully immersive experience for readers to dig beneath the surface. Craft projects engage readers with...
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"Most of Earth is made up of rocks, but how are they formed? This book introduces readers to the rock cycle, an incredible natural process that shapes the earth. Readers will learn about the different kinds of rocks-igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic-and how they might change over time. Vibrant photographs and accessible hi-lo text work together to relay important information about the rock cycle. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer present exciting...
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"How do we know when the moon was formed, what dinosaurs looked like, or why there are seashells atop the highest mountain in the world? Through rocks! By looking at a rock's shape, color, texture, and more you can uncover mysteries of the universe. Take a closer look--there's so much that a rock can reveal" -- Cover, page 4.
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Do you love rocks and gems? Are you a geology enthusiast? This informative guidebook by professional lapidary artist and outdoor recreation guide Alison Jean Cole shows you that beautiful rocks can be found anywhere. You'll be expertly guided through the practice of rockhounding (looking for rocks) while learning how to be gentle on the earth.
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With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich areas' of Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the areas' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs. Rockhounding Delaware, Maryland, and Washington...
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Get the Summary of Mark Kurlansky's Salt in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky is an extensive exploration of the history and impact of salt across various civilizations. The book delves into China's ancient salt production techniques, including boiling brine in iron pans and using natural gas for heating, which date back to 6000 B.C. and were advanced by figures like Yi Dun...
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Gold Panning California is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in California. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in California. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos, and geological background.
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Gold Panning Colorado is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in Colorado. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in Colorado. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos, and geological background.
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11) Técnicas de caracterización y procedimientos empleados en la mineralogía aplicada al beneficio de
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Antonio Aragón Piña es egresado de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, en donde realizó estudios en Ingeniería Química, cursó la Maestría en Física de Materiales, y obtuvo el grado de Doctor en Ciencias Químicas. Pertenece al Sistema Nacional de Investigadores de México y es Profesor-Investigador de la Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, en donde es catedrático de la Facultad de Ingeniería y realiza investigación básica...
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Lifeful Stories of Lifeless Rocks breathes life into the seemingly silent world of rocks, offering readers a captivating exploration through first-person narratives. This unique book transforms ordinary rocks into vibrant storytellers, revealing their ancient origins and their significant roles in shaping Earth's history and human civilization.Each chapter presents a rock's personal journey, from its formation and transformation to its impact on the...
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Gemstones are mesmerizing in their beauty, brilliance and rarity. Since antiquity, these stones have been admired, used as status symbols, personal adornments and valuable gifts. They are found in different parts of the world, each with its own history, myths and legends. In addition, each gemstone has unique characteristics such as color, clarity, cut and weight that affect its beauty and value. In this book, we will explore the world of gemstones,...
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The Definitive Guide to Ancient and Contemporary Rock Art!
Rock Art explores the fascinating history of ancient human-made stone markings that have puzzled historians, archaeologists, and hikers alike for centuries. What is rock art, and who created these mysterious symbols, and why are so many pieces of artwork similar across disparate and long-forgotten cultures? How was rock art made-and, more importantly, why? These questions and more are addressed...
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Get swept away with this investigation into erosion. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the...
17) Earth
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What is Earth made of? That's a complicated question, but readers will discover this answer with a guided look at how Earth was first formed years ago and how it transformed into what it is today. Through a detailed main narrative filled with relevant examples and accessible explanations, readers strengthen their knowledge of this earth science curriculum topic. They'll explore the facts behind earthquakes and volcanoes, and learn about the complex...
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People have long been captivated by the beauty of gems, from diamonds and sapphires to rubies and emeralds. Kids will be interested to know how these precious rocks form. Through this helpful book, young gem lovers will understand the crystal structure that many gems have and how beautiful rocks form in nature.
19) Built From Stone
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Stone is strong-and useful too. Find out how many different kinds of stone are used to build many different kinds of structures.
20) The Rock Cycle
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Rocks may seem big and bulky, but they are in a constant cycle of change. Readers learn about the cycle rocks undergo to change from one kind into another as well as the factors that play a role in the process, such as heat, pressure, and weathering. As they uncover each part of the process, readers are entertained and informed and simultaneously able to further their learning of this important cycle outside of the classroom! Eye-catching graphics,...
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