Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.
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Grade 3–8—This unique book gives each rock and mineral personality and pizzazz through the use of a conversational, first-person text. (Quartzite explains, "Nothing wears me down—I'm the definition of true grit!") Three interesting facts, a short description, and a list of basic facts (chemical formula, hardness, etc.) are provided about each one. Full-color cartoons of the rocks and minerals include faces and other human characteristics that enhance the personalities. Navigation is facilitated with sections being designated by a color and symbol. Readers will enjoy and learn from this fact-filled, accessible book.—Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA END
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[T]he entries make lighthearted but unexpectedly meaty reading. Confirmed rock hounds will find this latest of Basher’s forays into science a refreshing change of approach from more conventional treatments.
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This unique book gives each rock and mineral personality and pizzazz through the use of a conversational, first-person text. . . . Readers will enjoy and learn from this fact-filled, accessible book.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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A "Gem" of a Book~~ Gemologist & Mother Approved!!!,
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This review is from: Basher: Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Book (Paperback)
First, I will say that I am overly critical of books pertaining to Rocks & minerals...being a Gemologist, "glorified Rockhound" and all. So, when my children and I spotted this book at our school book fair, we took a peek and discovered it is different from all the rest.
Colorful, animated and informative!!!! I was engaged immediately with the easy to follow layout, which skips all the heavy scientific hoopla that will bore a child to pieces (and many adults as well). My children ages 5, 9 and 11 fell in love with the chubby, adorable stone and mineral characters. The significance of the details of the character are intriguing, so when you read the summary, you discover why the chubby fella is holding or doing certain things. I might also add that the paper quality and durability of this book is top-notch. I have fallen in love again with certain stones I haven't encountered in a long while, and learned some new things too. Now, we plan to buy more of these fantastic books.....they're on my kid's Christmas wish list!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A must-have for little science lovers,
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This and all other Dan Green illustrated books are fabulous! We make a point of seeking out quality science books and these remain at the top of our list. My boys are 7 and 9 but they have been in love with Dan Green books since they were 5. As with his other titles (Biology, Physics, Astronomy and Periodic Table) this book gives a face and a personality to scientific ideas and concepts which immediately connect with a child in. The topic becomes alive and interesting and there's no better way to engage a child and make his imagination soar. My boys take these books in the car, to grandmas house, to school, everywhere. The knowledge has given them great confidence in science because it is dispensed in a way that children can understand, and the characters are so lovable -- who wouldn't want to learn from them! Small, compact, not the least bit overwhelming, a must-have for little science lovers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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amazing science books by Basher,
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We now own all of the science books written by Basher and have also purchased a set for our son's school. What a gift to have science brought to life in such a creative and entertaining way for kids. (Plus, the posters are really fun!) Our 10-year-old can't get enough of them and it has really turned him on to science. We are anxiously awaiting the next release in the series.
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