Rocks and minerals / written by John Farndon ; illustrated by Shiho Pate.

Title:

ISBN:

9781338753677

9781338753684

Personal Author:

Farndon, John

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York : Scholastic Press, 2022.

Physical Description:

128 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Rock up -- Rock table -- Mineral table -- Fiery rocks -- Piled-up rocks -- Changed rocks -- Magic minerals -- Sandy planet.

Summary:

"From gemstones to fossils and beyond, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals for grade school readers. In this book, readers will explore the substances that make up our Earth through comic illustrations and hilarious characters. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is a perfect introduction and ready reference, appealing and laugh-out-loud funny. Easily accessible for readers just learning, with more interesting facts and details for older kids honing their knowledge"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Rocks

Minerals

Genre:

Instructional and educational works

Creative nonfiction

Added Author:

Pate, Shiho

Interest age level:

Ages 8-12. Scholastic.

Interest grade level:

Grades 4-6. Scholastic.