Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals by Tomecek, Steve

Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals

Kids will gravitate to Steve Tomecek's humorously illustrated guide, which surveys the earth's astounding variety of rocks...
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Author: Steve Tomecek
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Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals by Tomecek, Steve

Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals

¥4,808

Jump Into Science: Rocks and Minerals

¥4,808
Author: Steve Tomecek
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Steve Tomecek
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 11/09/2010
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 10.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781426305382
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 140847 / Rocks & Minerals


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2011 pg. 164
Booklist 01/01/2011 pg. 84
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 145

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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