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Rocks and Minerals

Geology from Caverns to the Cosmos

by Andy Hirsch
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Leave no stone unturned with Andy Hirsch's Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!
In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way.
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Science Comics

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 20, 2020

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781250803092
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.3
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      Starred review from July 1, 2020

      Gr 5-7-Having pounced on a rock and exulted over its capture, Sedona, a weathered but robustly built field scientist, leads equally histrionic young Wally, her would-be assistant, on a brisk geophysical tour that begins with the big bang and proceeds with plenty of arm waving through the Earth's formation and on to the intricate stages of the rock cycle. Her narrative, despite being rich in specific details and technical terms (ophiolite, batholith, speleothems), never seems to crowd the mix of bright, energetic cartoon panels and ingenious infographics that illustrate it. Readers intrepid enough to follow from the bottom of our planet's oceans to the top of one of its tallest peaks (Mauna Loa, actually taller than Everest) will come away with clear ideas of the distinctive conditions that lead to the formation of dozens of minerals, rocks, and crystals, as well as a coherent overview of the complex processes that have been shaping Earth's surface for billions of years-and will continue to do so for billions more. VERDICT A rock-solid review for serious students of our planet's story, infused with humor and wonder.-John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.3
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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