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~ (Author), Holly Keller (Illustrator) "People collect all kinds of things..." (more)
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PreSchool-Grade 3. More than just the title has been changed in this updated edition of Gans's Rock Collecting (Crowell, 1984). The topics are the same?basic rock formation; the characteristics of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; the uses of rocks in the past (Roman roads, Egyptian pyramids) and the present (cement); and, finally, a bit about rock collecting. The excellent diagrams, full-color photographs of specimens, and minor textual changes clarify the concepts (for example, Mohs' scale of hardness) and extend the presentation. Gans barely introduces collecting rocks in the field and organizing and storing them, but the pair of youngsters featured in Keller's brightly colored illustrations certainly convey the joys of being a rock hound.?Carolyn Angus, The Claremont Graduate School, CA
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Gr. 2^-4, younger for use with adults. Kids will immediately be caught by the idea that, "the oldest things you can collect are rocks." This simple geology book goes on to discuss the formation, hardness, types, and uses of rock. The coverage is cursory, yet it is sufficiently engaging to hold the interest of a young audience. Keller's illustrations, line drawings with watercolor washes, work well in showing the cross-sections of earth and volcanoes. Two children appear in many of the scenes, exploring a Roman road, finding fossils, mixing cement, and collecting rocks to store in boxes and egg cartons. A few pages feature photographs, allowing more realistic views of various rock types. Another good introductory book from the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series. Carolyn Phelan
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO ROCKHOUNDING, September 24, 1998
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This review is from: Let's Go Rock Collecting (Let'S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 2) (Paperback)
THIS IS A FINE BOOK FOR INTRODUCING YOUR CHILDREN TO THE WONDERS OF ROCKHOUNDING. THE AUTHOR BELIEVES THAT CHILDREN WANT TO READ AND FIND OUT FOR THEMSELVES. LET YOUR CHILDEN READ THIS BOOK, AND THEN TURN THEM LOOSE ON ANY NORTHERN BEACH WITH PLENTY OF ROCKS. THEY'LL HAVE A BALL, AND YOU'LL LEARN SOMETHING, TOO (YOUR KIDS WILL TELL YOU).
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Grade!, August 31, 2007
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This review is from: Let's Go Rock Collecting (Let'S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 2) (Paperback)
Let's Go Rock Collecting is an excellent book in the Let's Read and Find Out Science Series. My son started with this book when he was 4 (he's now 5). It has great illustrations that capture a child's attention and actual photos of the various rocks described so that the child (and parent) can identify a few basic rocks.

One thing that is really great about this book is the simple illustrations to educate the reader about the Earth's Crust and Solid Rock Layer. There are simple diagrams of:

1. The components of a Volcano
2. Moh's Scale of hardness
3. The formation of sedimentary rocks
4. Metamorphic rock process

The book also ends with a practical suggestion that kids will love and that's how to begin your own rock collection and start to identify the rocks you have.

NOTE: Depending on your view of the age of the earth, you may like to know that this book utilizes millions of years in its descriptions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Done, February 23, 2006
This review is from: Let's Go Rock Collecting (Let'S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 2) (Paperback)
My husband and daughter are both geologist and they thought this book was well written. My bright 3 year old grandson enjoys having it read to him. Usually it would be enjoyed by an older child, but he enjoys it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beginning Reader
This book is goo for your child interested in starting a collection, and science. It can be read by the child and understood, but it doesn't have many rock descriptions. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Haze Girl

4.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title, decent info about types of rocks and how they are made
This is NOT an introduction to rock hounding as I had hoped.

The bulk of the book contains interesting information about the three types of rocks (igneous,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Learning All The Time

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Collecting Fun
My son and I used this book to suplement our study of rocks. We ejoyed the artwork. The writing was engaging. This book is good for children in primary grades 1-3.
Published on November 3, 2006 by plcg

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of age-appropriate information
I am a huge fan of the Let's Read and Find Out science series of books, and this one doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published on February 27, 2006 by Christina B. Kennedy

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and easily observable science concepts
This book is part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, which has more than 80 titles. The Stage 1 books explain simple and easily observable science concepts for... Read more
Published on May 8, 2000 by Nancy Parry McCluer

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