The rocks that cover Earth's surface wouldn't exist without crystals. Written to support elementary science curricula, this text encourages readers to get up close and personal with the crystals contained in Earth's rocks. Along the way, they'll learn important Earth science skills, such as how crystals form, how to identify crystals based on their physical properties, and where in the world they're found. The text also teaches readers how we use crystals in everyday life, and what kinds of hobbies and careers involve working with crystals. This information-rich text features engaging images, fact boxes, and sidebars, which offer opportunities for additional learning.
year: 2011, 2016, 2015
call number/section: 549, 552, 548, 549.18
subjects: crystals, juvenile literature, crystal growth, rocks, analysis, crystallography, physical chemistry, stone, precious stones, stones
Editions
Spilsbury, Richard
Heinemann Library (2011)
An introduction to crystals that discusses how they form, where they are found, the different types, their uses, and other related topics.
Schools: 8
Spilsbury, Richard
PowerKids Press (2016)
An introduction to crystals that discusses how they form, where they are found, the different types, their uses, and other related topics.
Schools: 3
Spilsbury, Richard
Schools: 0
Spilsbury, Richard
PowerKids Press (2015)
The rocks that cover Earth's surface wouldn't exist without crystals. Written to support elementary science curricula, this text encourages readers to get up close and personal with the crystals contained in Earth's rocks. Along the way, they'll learn important Earth science skills, such as how crystals form, how to identify crystals based on their physical properties, and where in the world they're found. The text also teaches readers how we use crystals in everyday life, and what kinds of hobbies and careers involve working with crystals. This information-rich text features engaging images, fact boxes, and sidebars, which offer opportunities for additional learning.
Schools: 0
Spilsbury, Richard
Examines how different types of crystals form, change, erode, and are used around the world.
Schools: 1