Discover Rocks
Discover Rocks introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form. Real-world examples bring to life igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. Full-color photographs will draw in…
Geology Rocks!
This fact-filled series explores the science that shapes our world! From volcanoes to diamonds to dinosaur bones, each title covers the geological processes, scientific discoveries, and real-world landmarks associated with a topic in earth science. Each book also features a hands-on, geology-themed project that readers can try at home. Full-color photos, dynamic infographics, content-packed sidebars and informative maps help readers discover why geology rocks! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Examine Minerals
Examine Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness,…
Explore Ores
Explore Ores introduces readers to what ores are, minerals that can be mined for profit. Learn about prospecting, exploration, aboveground and underground mining, extracting metals from ores,
Investigate Gems
Investigate Gems introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Learn about crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls,…
Study Soils
Study Soils introduces readers to what makes up soil, from humus and plants and animals to water and air. Learn how weathering, erosion, parent material, decay, bacteria, organic matter,…
Unearth Fossils
Unearth Fossils introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form. Learn about key fossil finds, scientists who made important discoveries and contributions to the study…