Jump into Science: Rocks and Minerals - Couverture rigide

Tomecek, Steve

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1426305389 ISBN 13 : 9781426305382

Editeur : National Geographic Kids, 2010

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Geographic Kids
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1426305389
• ISBN 13: 9781426305382
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Poling Kyle
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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