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SCIENCE - ROCKS & MINERALS and UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
ROCKS & MINERALS
Make It Work! “Earth: A Hands-On Approach to Science” (Alexandra Parsons) $6 HB EC, $5 PB VGC A unique blend of imaginative activities, experiments and science facts that introduces basic facts about geography, weather, and the composition of the earth with instructions for related experiments and projects. The vast "Make it Work" series teaches scientific principles through the hands-on process of making science work. It's an invaluable science series for school and home, mixing hobby and science in an effort to show kids how to observe, collate information, and reach conclusions. 7-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1587283530/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
Rocks, Minerals and Resources “Minerals” (Adrianna Morganelli) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) This intriguing new book takes a close-up look at minerals and their role in the formation of rocks. Topics include: the composition of different rocks and minerals; how temperature and pressure create different kinds of minerals; how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are created; the rock cycle; the properties of minerals including lustre, colour, density, cleavage, hardness, streak; the eight elements that make up the different types of minerals; exploration and geology; mining for minerals; uses for minerals such as crystals, gems, silicon, uranium, and metals; and the importance of minerals throughout history in the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, and the gold rushes. 7-12 YO http://cdn3.fishpond.co.nz/9780778714477-crop-325x325.jpg
DK Eye Wonder “Rocks and Minerals” (Caroline Bingham) $3 HB EC (Ex lib), $2 PB VGC A nice introduction for young and older geologists. Beautiful illustrations. The beauty of rocks and minerals is well presented as well as basic geology for all. A must for earth science enthusiasts. 7-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Rocks-Minerals-Eye-Wonder-Publishing/dp/0789497603#_
DK Eyewitness Explorers “Rocks And Minerals” (Steve Parker) $4 PB EC Looks at a range of common rocks and minerals and explores where each one comes from, how it is extracted, purified, designed, manufactured and recycled. Each book examines the material's properties and the technologies used to shape it into products used in everyday life. Features include: lavish illustration with photos and detailed technical artwork; technology boxes showing the steps in a particular manufacturing process; historical facts explaining how processes were done in the past; into the future sections which look at what advances might be made in the 21st Century. Recommended! 8-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Rocks-Minerals-Eyewitness-Explorers-Parker/dp/0789416824
Learn About “Rocks and Minerals” (Jack Challoner) $3 PB GC (Inscription) Discover the amazing world beneath your feet with Learn About Rocks and Minerals. Deep inside the Earth, precious metals, beautiful crystals and rocks as hard as granite are formed. Find out how new rocks are created, why mountains form and what happens when a volcano erupts. 8-11 YO http://www0.alibris-static.com/isbn/9780754818793.gif
Science Close-Up “Minerals” (Robert A. Bell) $3 PB EC Describes the nature and properties of minerals and examines some common examples. Lovely pictures and simple text. 6-9 YO http://cc.pbsstatic.com/m/15/8515/9780307128515.jpg
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Usborne The World Of The Microscope (Chris Oxlade) $4 PB VGC Investigates the enormous variety of objects too small for the eye to see, from insects to microchip circuits. Step-by-step diagrams show how to get the best from a microscope and how to make and keep slides. The book covers different types of microscopes, from magnifying glasses to electron microscopes, and there are plenty of exciting suggestions for projects which reveal the incredible detail of everyday objects. The book also contains a section on the use of microscopes in science and industry. 11+ SHORTLISTED FOR THE SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE, THE SCIENCE MUSEUM http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ii1Sfz-aL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
First Facts “Microscopes” (Adele Richardson) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Introduces the function, parts, and uses of microscopes. Provides instructions for two activities that demonstrate how a microscope works.. Large, simple text with lots of photos and diagrams. 6-9 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51V0V7EYFGL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
DK Eyewitness Readers “Micro Monsters: Life Under the Microscope” (Christopher Maynard) $3 PB EC (Ex lib) Look through the microscope at all the amazing creatures living in, on, and around you! Through a story about micro monsters, this book provides the first steps in reading, using word repetition and photographs through to increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structure. 6-9 YO http://covers.openlibrary.org/w/id/2594007-L.jpg
Larger Than Life: Magnification From Moulds To Minibeasts” (Beverley Birch) $4 HB BRAND NEW Shows how amazing discoveries can be made by magnifying the world around us. The book has tips on how to get the best from your equipment - whether it's a hand lens or a powerful microscope. There are also ideas on how you can record your findings. Discoveries of great pioneers are also included. 9+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pNu8omhbL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
DK Inside Guides “Microlife: An Extraordinary Look from the Inside Out” (David Burnie) $5 HB VGC Revealing the inner workings of microlife, this book includes intricate 3-D models, built by experts in museums, animation studios and industry. Accompanying text and annotation show exactly how the structures fit together and what they do. 11+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZKeuyXJjL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Hidden Life “What’s Living in Your Kitchen?” (Andrew Solway) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Ever wondered what it would be like to be so small that you couldn't be seen with the naked eye? Come on this imaginary journey and explore the microscopic world of living organisms that live alongside, or even inside humans. Each book in this series focuses on the environments that are suitable for these micro-organisms to thrive in and explains the harmful and beneficial effects of these organisms to humans. 9-12 YO http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100359890/whats-living-in-your-kitchen-andrew-solway-hardcover-cover-art.jpg
Body Baddies: All About The Mini-Monsters Living On You! (John Woodward) $5 PB BRAND NEW This fascinating book is packed with astonishing facts and grisly pictures, including superb electron microscope photographs showing bugs in magnified and terrifying detail! 9+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TQHEYAVAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Creepy Creatures “Mysterious Microbes” (Steve Parker) $5 PB EC Describes the invisible world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, tiny animals in the soil, and parasites. Stunning life-like artwork and superb photographs complement the lively but simple text making this book a compelling introduction to microbiology. 7-11 YO http://images.betterworldbooks.com/081/Mysterious-Microbes-Parker-Steve-9780811423441.jpg
Do-It-Yourself Science “All About Magnifying Glasses” (Melvin Berger) $2 PB EC What is a magnifying glass and how does it work? Have fun examining your fingerprints and clothes. Children learn best by doing. This series of books encourages children to learn about their physical world. With simple experiments, these books are specially created for young budding scientists. Lovely illustrations. 5-9 YO http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/6687707-L.jpg
(Last update January, 2012)
