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Rock Collecting for Kids: An Introduction to Geology [Mīkstie vāki]

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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 144 pages, height x width: 177x127 mm, weight: 181 g, Color photos throughout; color illustrations throughout
  • Sērija : Simple Introductions to Science
  • Izdošanas datums: 17-May-2018
  • Izdevniecība: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
  • ISBN-10: 1591937736
  • ISBN-13: 9781591937739
  • Mīkstie vāki
  • Cena: 15,80 €
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 144 pages, height x width: 177x127 mm, weight: 181 g, Color photos throughout; color illustrations throughout
  • Sērija : Simple Introductions to Science
  • Izdošanas datums: 17-May-2018
  • Izdevniecība: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
  • ISBN-10: 1591937736
  • ISBN-13: 9781591937739
Rock collecting is simple and fun with this childrens book that includes an introduction to geology, an identification guide to rocks and minerals, and a how to section.



Natures treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, youll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a childrens introduction to our amazing Earth.



The book begins with geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earths 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.



Inside Youll Find









How to section, including details on what to look for and where to look Geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earths surface changes over time Identification guide to 75 common and collectible rocks & minerals Full-color photographs and ID tips







With plenty of kid-appeal, Rock Collecting for Kids starts children on a path toward becoming successful rock collectors!
All About Geology
6(18)
Our Earth
8(1)
Inside the Earth
9(1)
Landforms and tectonic plates
10(2)
Weathering
12(2)
Examples of weathering
14(1)
Caves
15(2)
Sinkholes, cenotes, and more
17(1)
Glaciers
18(3)
Rock formations
21(3)
Minerals
24(18)
What makes a mineral?
25(1)
How minerals form
25(1)
Crystals
26(1)
How crystal formation happens
27(1)
What do minerals look like?
28(1)
The many forms a mineral can take
29(1)
Crystal shapes
30(3)
Mineral colors
33(1)
Streak color
34(2)
Luster
36(2)
Hardness
38(1)
Identifying your find (with an adult's help)
39(1)
The Mohs hardness scale
40(2)
Rocks
42(16)
All about rocks
43(1)
What's in a rock?
44(1)
Rocks: What's on the ground and how did it get there?
45(1)
Igneous rocks
46(2)
How volcanoes work
48(1)
Cooling down
49(2)
Sedimentary rocks
51(3)
Metamorphic rocks
54(4)
How to Identify Rocks and Minerals
58(6)
Rock Collecting Basics
64(10)
Where to look
65(1)
Range maps for common rocks
66(2)
A guide to common rocks
68(6)
Mineral Collecting Basics
74(30)
Where to look
75(1)
Range maps for common minerals
76(4)
A guide to common minerals
80(20)
Minerals found mostly in rocks
100(4)
Agates, Fossils, and Dyed Crystals
104(20)
Rare and popular collectibles
105(1)
Agates
106(2)
Thunder eggs
108(2)
Geodes
110(2)
Fluorescent minerals
112(2)
Fossils
114(4)
Natural stones commonly found in rock shops
118(1)
Dyed stones commonly found in rock shops
119(1)
Dyed minerals
120(4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Collecting
124(10)
Glossary 134(4)
Rocks and Mineral Journal 138(6)
About the Author 144
Dan R. Lynch has a degree in graphic design with emphasis on photography from the University of Minnesota Duluth. But before his love of art and writing came a passion for rocks and minerals, developed during his lifetime growing up in his parents rock shop in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Combining the two aspects of his life seemed a natural choice, and he enjoys researching, writing about, and taking photographs of rocks and minerals. Working with his father, Bob Lynch, a respected veteran of Lake Superiors agate-collecting community, Dan spearheads their series of rock and mineral field guidesdefinitive guidebooks that help amateurs decode the complexities of geology and mineralogy. He also takes special care to ensure that his photographs complement the text and always represent each rock or mineral exactly as it appears in person. He currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Julie, where he works as a writer and photographer.