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• Geology Lab

  Explore Earth With Art & Activities

  Olson, Elsie, 1986-

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  Includes activities from agate coasters to an underwater eruption. Crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge.

• Crystal & Gem

  Symes, R. F.,

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  Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.

• Dig and Discover Crystals

  Amin, Anita Nahta,

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  Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing crystal discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and other dazzling crystals too!

• Hands-on Science

  Geology

  Schaefer, Lola M., 1950-

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  Learn about different types of rocks, the structure of Earth, and how we humans use rocks and minerals.

• Your Birthstone Book

  Unearth the Secrets of Your Birthday Gem

  Marsh, Sarah Glenn,

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  Learn the full history of birthstones such as where they were mined and how/why they were popular.

• Bling!

  100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems

  Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979-

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  Fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny.

• Geology

  Science Is All Around You!

  Dodd, Emily,

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  Learn how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to build roads and buildings to the minerals found in your mobile phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Practical Magic for Kids

  Your Guide to Crystals, Horoscopes, Dreams, and More

  Van De Car, Nikki,

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  Young mystics can learn about the magic all around them, from sparkly crystals and healing plants to the constellations in the night sky.

• All About Crystals and Gems

  Discovering Treasures of the Natural World

  Romero, Libby,

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  A simple introduction to crystals and gems.

• Read All About Rocks and Gems

  Jaycox, Jaclyn, 1983-

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  Learn about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks that are all around you! Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones.

• Investigate Gems

  Petersen, Christine,

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  This one 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, how gems are used, and their historic importance.

• Crystals

  Perish, Patrick,

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  Basic information about crystals for grades 3 to 8.

• Kitchen Chemistry

  Cool Crystals, Rockin' Reactions, and Magical Mixtures : With Hands-on Science Activities

  Brown, Cynthia L. (Cynthia Light),

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  A guide to the science behind cooking gives directions for a series of experiments—including how to make crystals, an Alka-Seltzer rocket and a foam volcano—that can be performed using everyday ingredients.

• Rocks and Minerals : Get the Dirt on Geology

  Eboch, Chris,

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  A fun and informative introduction to the earth science happening beneath our feet, packed with hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects that help readers ages 12 to 15 discover the amazing world of geology!

• Rocks and Minerals

  All the Latest Facts From the Field

  Strother, Ruth,

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  From amethysts and tanzanite to the sparkling geodes and erupting volcanoes, get the latest geological insights and intel straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and geophysicist Dr. Sarah Stamps. Dig into sparkling…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Growing Crystals

  Squire, Ann

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  An introduction to different types of crystals and an explanation of how they are made in nature.

• Cave Crystals Kitchen Experiment

  Gaertner, Meg,

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  Simple step-by-step instructions for making crystals in your own kitchen. Learn about saturation, solutions, and atoms.

• Geology for Kids

  26 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth's Surface

  Romaine, Garret,

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  Learn about the Earth under your feet from these 26 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth's surface, structure, and processes. It covers the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth's crust, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Geology Lab for Kids

  52 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth's Surface

  Romaine, Garret,

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  52 experiments for kids who want to explore what they find on the Earth's surface - rocks and minerals. Includes the formation of crystals, what fossils are, and the layers of rock that make up the earth.

• My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems

  Martin, Claudia,

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  Simple, clear information about rocks and minerals including how they are formed and lots of color photo to help learn how to identify them.