Read All About Rocks and Gems

by Jaclyn Jaycox

Overview

Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977125293
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Read All About It
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,045,740
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jaclyn Jaycox is a children’s book author and editor. When she’s not writing, she loves reading and spending time with her family. She lives in southern Minnesota with her husband, two kids, and a spunky goldendoodle.

Interviews

Appeals to the curiosity of young learners; Highly visual, with a kid-friendly aesthetic; Depth of content is appropriate to the K-2 early reader market;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

PreS-Gr 2—This series offers a broad overview of high-interest science and animal topics, such as pets and rocks and minerals. The accessible text is easy to read, with each page consisting of two to three fun facts that are highlighted through eye-catching boxes and graphics. These facts, which provide introductory information, are loosely organized by topic into seven short chapters. Page layouts also feature ample images. Vocabulary words are in boldface. A brief glossary and an index are included at the end. VERDICT These titles are organized with young learners in mind and are full of interesting factoids, which will entertain beginning readers.

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