Discover Nature in the Rocks

by Rebecca Lawton

Book Overview

Combines dozens of simple, non-intrusive activities with detailed illustrations and informative text to provide a friendly introduction to hands-on study of rocks and the earth. Perfect for adults and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811727203
• ISBN13: 9780811727204
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Rockin' Book!

This is a great book to supplement 6th grade earth science. Teachers and parents of 6th graders should check it out.

Learning Names a Plus!

I loved this book! I wasn't bothered at all by the authors teaching the names of geologic processes and phenomena. Being a writer, I found it helpful and interesting to read all the new-to-me labels of things. The language of geology seems to be fascinating, and I enjoyed very much that aspect of the book. Beyond that, I found the book fun to read and easy to understand. It's unassuming cover doesn't convey how much information lies within its pages. I've also used it as a reference several times already in my writing. It's fun to have around, and I recommend it highly!

A geology book I could dig right into

This book is a miracle. I understand the Earth now. The concepts are clearly explained, entertainingly illustrated with remarkably weird experiments, and explored with an unmistakable sense of wonder and delight for the natural world. I highly reccomend this book for teachers, parents-or just your average scientist wannabe.