mineralogy

From cell phones to toothpaste, minerals are everywhere. But what do you really know about minerals? Dig underground to see how we get minerals from rocks. Explore some of the most beautiful, rare minerals. Then, look at streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!.

"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, and the importance of protecting the environment. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

"This book introduces readers to minerals"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to minerals, describing how they are formed and how they can be used.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique chemical makeup that creates minerals . . . full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the characteristics that can be used to identify minerals"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a visual field guide to studying and identifying rocks and minerals. Pages are arranged by the streak color a rock or mineral makes for easy identification and information finding.

"Introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form. Real-world examples bring to life igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. Color photographs will draw in readers while the easy-to-read text breaks down complex concepts. A diagram of the rock cycle ties everything together and a geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various kinds of rocks, their formation and characteristics, and methods of identifying them.