Rock Collecting for Kids: An Introduction to Geology (Nature Books for Kids)

Rock collecting is for everyone!Nature?s treasures are just beneath our feet waiting to be discovered. With this book you?ll experience the excitement of finding collecting and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch author of many field guides presents a children?s introduction to our amazing Earth. The book begins with geology basics such as where rocks come from and how Earth?s surface changes over time. Next young readers are provided with an identification guide which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals. From there a ?how to? section includes details on what to look for where to look and what to bring as well as safety considerations. With rock collecting guidelines that the whole family will learn from and enjoy this fun guide is engaging and informative?with plenty of kid-appeal?as it starts children on the path toward becoming successful rock collectors!

Age Range: 6 - 12 years

Grade Level: 1 - 7

Lexile Measure: 940L

Series: Nature Books for Kids

Paperback: 144 pages

Publisher: Adventure Publications (April 3 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1591937736

ISBN-13: 978-1591937739

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.3 x 7 inches

Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces