
Part of the National Geographic Readers series
Discover the secrets of Earth's rocks, minerals, and gems.
Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet, where rocks, minerals, and gems hold secrets of Earth's history. Budding geologists will uncover how these natural wonders form, learn their classifications, and explore the most dazzling and dangerous specimens. With 100 fun facts, this journey through geology promises to captivate and educate, leaving young readers eager to share their newfound expertise.
Learn all about the origins and ways to classify rocks, minerals, and gems, including the shiniest, most useful, and most dangerous rocks and minerals on the planet. Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in the Earth’s crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, the names of the coolest rocks and minerals, and rare and beautiful gemstones. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool info, this Level 3 reader explores the incredible world of geology. National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers–with a bonus 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they’ve learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their rocks and minerals expertise!)
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