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Geology Lab for Kids

52 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth's Surface
Series: Lab for Kids
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Geology Lab for Kids invites young explorers to discover the fascinating science of geology through 52 fun and easy experiments. This book explains how crystals form, how fossils get preserved in amber, and how natural wonders like volcanoes and geysers erupt and shape our world. Perfect for family learning, it uncovers the secrets hidden beneath the earth’s surface with hands-on activities that bring geology to life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children and families interested in science and nature, especially those eager to learn about the Earth's processes through interactive projects. Suitable for young readers seeking an engaging introduction to geology.

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A family-friendly guide to the wonders of geology, like crystals and fossils, the layers of the earth's crust, and the eruption of geysers and volcanoes.

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Dig in and learn about the world where we live.

Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the earth's surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide teaches the wonders of geology, like the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the earth's crust, and the eruption of geysers and volcanoes.

Learn about:

  • How crystals form
  • How insects are trapped and preserved in amber
  • How water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons
  • How a volcano forms and erupts
  • How a geyser uses heat beneath the earth's surface

Geology is a science that teaches us about the world we live in, and Geology Lab for Kids teaches us that even simple activities can show the larger world at work.

Series: Lab for Kids

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631592850

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: 150 color photos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Garret Romaine has been an avid rockhound, fossil hunter, and gold prospector for 35 years. He is a long-time journalist, columnist, and technical writer, and teaches technical writing at Portland State University. He is a Fellow in the Society for Technical Communication. He holds a degree in geology from the University of Oregon and a degree in geography from the University of Washington. Since 1997 he has written a regular magazine column for the Gold Prospectors Association of America entitled Mining the Internet. He is the author of many books on geology and the outdoors, including The Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. He is also a columnist for Gold Prospectors magazine. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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