Famous Rocks
From the Series Rock-ology: The Hard Facts About Rocks
Which mountain is more than 5 miles high? How was the mile-deep Grand Canyon formed? Where in the world can you visit a giant rock that’s taller than the Chrysler Building or an entire city carved into rock? Packed with fascinating facts and plenty of rock science, this book takes readers on a journey around the world to discover intriguing rock structures made by people as well as Earth’s most amazing natural rock formations.
Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From stunning photographs to high-interest text, this book makes learning about Earth’s most famous rocky places a lively, engaging experience.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.7 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q65606 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 1.0 |
| BISACS | JNF037060 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 552 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 780 |
| Guided Reading Level | L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 168872 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Famous Rocks
The wide-format books in the Rock-ology series discuss facts related to geology. A typical double-page spread introduces a new topic in several short, large-print sentences supplemented by an info-circle carrying more information in smaller type. Separated on the page into individual sentences, the main text seems a bit disjointed even when the various parts are logically connected. The greater part of each spread is devoted to one or more captioned illustrations: photos, digital diagrams, and digital-collage pictures incorporating photographic elements. Though somewhat varied in quality, the colorful pictures are often effective. Each book includes a simple activity suitable for home or classroom use. Famous Rocks features sites such as the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Stonehenge, Petra, Mount Everest, and Uluru. Recommended as supplementary resources for larger collections.
Famous Rocks
The wide-format books in the Rock-ology series discuss facts related to geology. A typical double-page spread introduces a new topic in several short, large-print sentences supplemented by an info-circle carrying more information in smaller type. Separated on the page into individual sentences, the main text seems a bit disjointed even when the various parts are logically connected. The greater part of each spread is devoted to one or more captioned illustrations: photos, digital diagrams, and digital-collage pictures incorporating photographic elements. Though somewhat varied in quality, the colorful pictures are often effective. Each book includes a simple activity suitable for home or classroom use. Famous Rocks features sites such as the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Stonehenge, Petra, Mount Everest, and Uluru. Recommended as supplementary resources for larger collections.
