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Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals Library binding - 2010

by Steve Tomecek; Kyle Poling (Illustrator)

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Kids will gravitate to Steve Tomecek's humorously illustrated guide, which surveys the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials. From talcum powder to silver jewelry, it all comes from inside this great big rock we live on. A high-interest topic for youngsters as well as an important segment of the elementary science curriculum, this book is in a kid-pleasing format and includes a bonus activity. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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  • Title Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals
  • Author Steve Tomecek; Kyle Poling (Illustrator)
  • Binding Library Binding
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher National Geographic Kids
  • Publication date 2010-11-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781426305399 / 1426305397
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 9.13 x 0.38 in (27.94 x 23.19 x 0.97 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 620
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Rocks, Minerals
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010007145
  • Dewey Decimal Code 552

About the author

Author Steve Tomecek is a geologist who specializes in the study of soils, which is why he is known as "The Dirtmeister." When he is not digging in the dirt, he is a nonfiction author who has written more that 40 books for both children and teachers, including Bouncing & Bending Light, the 1996 winner if the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. Tomecek has written four other books in the Jump Into Science series including, Dirt, Moon, Stars, and Sun and is the author of the upcoming Everything Rocks and Minerals. In addition to writing for the National Geographic Society, he serves as a consultant and writer for both Scholastic Inc. and Chelsea House.
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