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"In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--Provided by publisher.
11) Minerals
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Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another, how minerals are formed, and what techniques scientists use to study them.
14) Minerals
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to minerals. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
16) Minerals
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Describes the composition of minerals, their physical properties, and how they are formed.
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Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources--
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