Akron Public Library

"Gemstones are more than just pretty rocks. These stones serve a purpose far beyond jewelry or decoration! In this book, beautiful photos and interesting text combine to create a fascinating glimpse into the world of gemstones. Many special features turn this into a stand-out introduction to the subject, including a gemstone profile, comparison features, a formation diagram, and an activity. The text, photos, and features combine to create an engaging...

This book provides an overview of crystals including their structure and composition, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.

From volcanic pumice to transformed marble, learn all about rocks in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

"Engaging images accompany information about crystals. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

From glimmering diamonds to strong sapphire, learn all about gems in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

From dinosaur bones to leaf imprints, learn all about fossils in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.--

This book introduces basalt, obsidian, and pumice which are common volcanic rocks and describes less common types of volcanic rocks, such as bombs, tuff, and Pele's hair.

Introduces metamorphic rocks, discussing their characteristics and types, how they are formed, and what they can be used for.

Provides an overview of sedimentary rocks, discussing their formation, location, identifying characteristics, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses.