Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.
Explores the science of rocks and fossils, discussing rock types and changes, how fossils form, and fossil dating methods, and looking at the work of paleontologists. Includes a glossary.
An exploration of rocks that describes the three main types, formations and where they are found, the work of geologists, rock cycles, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code J66825, security question "Crystal".
An introduction to minerals that discusses different types, how they are identified, where they are found, common uses, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code S917135, security question "dull".
An introduction to the rock cycle that discusses types of rocks, how it works, weathering, erosion, sediment, fossils, the work of geologists, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code E454830, security question "not".
"Get ready to dig into excellent experiments with rocks and fossils. Readers will learn about the scientific method through boxes that provoke them to Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure. They'll develop Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as asking testable questions. 'What's Next?' sections give readers the chance to further explore these important topics. A 'What You'll Need Box' clearly lays out the necessary materials for each experiment. Photographs illustrate key points and helpful hints keep readers on track. Accessible and fun, this interactive book is a perfect tool for any science curriculum"--Provided by the publisher.
