Everything Rocks and Minerals: Dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world

by Steve Tomecek, National Geographic Kids (Editor)

Targeted to rock-crazy kids, this bold book is more energetic, more visually exciting, and more fun than anything else on the market—and with more information, too! Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of information made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Geology, School, Education, Childrens, Earth Sciences

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[L.E. Fidler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam rates this “19 out of ten because it has emeralds and they’re my favorite!”

I rate it 10/10 because after crying for 24 minutes at the Argus death scene in The Odyssey, Liam only stopped and relaxed when we picked up this book and started to read.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't read through this word for word, but I did skim and flip through all the pages. I think it would be a great tool as supplement text about rocks, the rock cycle, types, purposes, uses, etc. It was fun to look through and didn't have too many words and wasn't an overload of information, but did supply general ideas for each chapter/ section.
I really enjoy rocks and I think students who are interested in rocks would enjoy this.

[Kristina Phelps · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nonfiction
Grade Level: 3-7
This is a neat nonfiction book that budding geologists would really enjoy. It gives lots of information about the different types of rocks and minerals, how rocks are forms, gems and their characteristics, and ends with some fun activities to try. This would be a great research tool for elementary-middle school students who want to learn more about rocks and minerals.

[Omar Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read about rocks, minerals and Crystal cave with crystals that 11.3 m & 50 tons.

[Lucy Bozzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book has good information about rocks and contains great photos. I think it is good for older kids, age 8-10 plus. Price is a bit high, I thought.

[Noelani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of neat rock and mineral facts for kids with pictures of both popular and less traveled-to parts of the world. NatGeo photographs peak a lot of interest. The magazine understandably reads like a textbook and therefore can be somewhat dry, especially after reading a handful of pages.

[Traci Barger]

Tomecek, S. (2011). National geographic everything rocks and minerals. National Geographic Society.

Citation by: Traci Barger

Type of Reference: Encyclopedia

Call Number: 549

ISBN: 9781426309618

Brief Description: The encyclopedia is intended for students in third through seventh grade. The
encyclopedia is for kids that are crazy about rocks and learning more about them.

Content/Scope: The purpose of the encyclopedia dig through rocks and find out what these rocks are used for in everyday lives. Students can break apart facts about fossils and crystal making. The students can test their geological findings to see what they learned. This resource contains everything to create rock experts. The target audience is third through seventh grade.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The encyclopedia was published by National Geographic Society, which is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. The National Geographic Society reaches households in 34 languages in 166 countries. They have proven to be a world-wide fair and free of bias publication company that includes all aspects of diversity.

Arrangement/Presentation: The encyclopedia includes bright and colorful photographs. The pages are filled with text features which allow students to locate information easier. The book includes a bibliographical reference and an index. There is also an interactive glossary in which students can use.

Relation to similar works: There are currently no encyclopedia references that focus on geology. The students will have a resource in which they can learn all about rocks and minerals.

Accessibility/Diversity: The encyclopedia will attract readers of all students at the elementary level. The photographs and text features will help readers on all levels learn about rocks and minerals. The photographs are organized at a larger scale to show every detail of the rocks and also allow students who may have a difficult time viewing. The encyclopedia provides real and authentic photographs taken around the world.

Cost: $28.02

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[Chelsea Bucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a 3rd- 4th grade reading level. It provides definitions of rocks and mineral as well as the chemical elements that make each unique. The book explains the differences between metamorphic, sedimentary, adn igneaous rocks. This would be grea to read while learning about the Rock Cycle or Fossils in science. I like how the book connects to student's lives, for example, you may see a rock in your kitchen (granit countertop).

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This informational text deserves all of the five stars and more. The graphics, photos, diagrams are all purposely used throughout the entire text. Every page is exciting to the eyes, any student would enjoy researching its content. The author seems to love fact boxes as this book is full of them. I love that this book included a page that could connect real life to the topic. Great book to have a classroom set.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an informative book for kids about rocks. The layout of the book makes it very easy to read information that you want to read. The book has activities suggestions you can do. I am using this book with my rock unit.

[Kate Hastings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grades 3-8. I am LOVING this new series by National Geographic. Great graphics, captions and just a general energy that runs through the pages. Only beef-- microscopic print.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

National Geographic rocks! Pardon the pun. Kids will love this book. Beautiful photography as usual. A lot of great information on rock formations.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great colorful book for children--we're still looking for a really user friendly field guide if someone has a recommendation.

[T J]

If you love rocks and want just kids book this was an informative but simple book with great color pictures.

[Abraham Ray]

Great children's book on rocks and minerals!

[Rebecca Petruck]

A wonderful overview with cool and fun facts enough to inspire novices like me.