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Geology Rocks!
This fact-filled series explores the science that shapes our world! From volcanoes to diamonds to dinosaur bones, each title covers the geological processes, scientific discoveries, and real-world landmarks associated with a topic in earth science. Each book also features a hands-on, geology-themed project that readers can try at home. Full-color photos, dynamic infographics, content-packed sidebars and informative maps help readers discover why geology rocks! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Examine Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness,… More →
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Investigate Gems introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Learn about crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls,… More →
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Study Soils introduces readers to what makes up soil, from humus and plants and animals to water and air. Learn how weathering, erosion, parent material, decay, bacteria, organic matter,… More →
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Unearth Fossils introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form. Learn about key fossil finds, scientists who made important discoveries and contributions to the study… More →
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Discover Rocks introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form. Real-world examples bring to life igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. Full-color photographs will draw in… More →
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Explore Ores 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, More →
- 15 August 2025
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