The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs compliment each fun fact, and a detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient summary of some of the coolest gems and rocks Earth has to offer.

"Learning how Earth, mountains, oceans, and other fantastic landforms were formed millions of years ago truly expands a young reader's concept of their own life and the world around them. This geology-themed book full of fun, easily digestible facts provides engaging insights into the planet we call home. Essential earth science concepts are explained in accessible language and accompanied by fantastic, full-color photographs and dynamic graphic organizers, making this volume invaluable for visual learners and a value to any library collection."

Rocks don't sound very interesting, right? Wrong! These pieces of Earth can tell us a lot about the world we live in. From sparkling diamonds to steady, solid granite, this book provides many interesting facts about the bones of our world. Did you know that some rocks can float? Or that there are space rocks on Earth? Learn more from the detailed text, photographs, and graphics in this fun book.

"100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"--

News of wild, unprecedented tornado systems and freaky blizzards in Texas fill the airwaves regularly. How does Earth's weather really work? Readers will love each jam-packed page of this book, filled with not only fascinating and digestible facts, but also vibrant, full-color photography that brings Earth's atmosphere and wild weather to life. The accessible text is accompanied by age-appropriate graphic organizers to make learning about this essential science topic a breeze for readers of all levels.

From black holes to dark matter, galaxies to supernovas, nothing could be more fascinating than outer space, especially to young readers. Every day, scientists are discovering new, mind-blowing facts about the universe's infinite mysteries. This engaging volume is filled with amazing astronomical science concepts presented at an age-appropriate level via an entertaining fun-fact layout . Brilliant, full-color photography and clear graphic organizers accompany accessible text for a reading experience that's out of this world.

Learning how Earth, mountains, oceans, and other fantastic landforms were formed millions of years ago truly expands a young reader's concept of their own life and the world around them. This geology-themed book full of fun, easily digestible facts provides engaging insights into the planet we call home. Essential earth science concepts are explained in accessible language and accompanied by fantastic, full-color photographs and dynamic graphic organizers, making this volume invaluable for visual learners and a value to any library collection.

In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the past few years. Fossils are truly some of the most exciting things science has to offer, especially to young readers. This volume is jam-packed with the most up-to-date unearthings, all complemented by colorful art that brings these creatures to life. A detailed graphic organizer provides visual reinforcement to summarize fascinating new discoveries.

Geothermal heat, made by the disintegration of the radioactive atoms in Earth's core, is not a subject young readers often get to learn about. Heavy metals and solar energy, two topics that are constantly appearing in technology news today, are typically left for more advanced readers to discover and understand. By using accessible yet exciting language and bold, colorful photography and art, this book lets young readers explore a plethora of fascinating yet digestible facts about what our planet naturally provides and how we harness it.

In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth's crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and m