{"product_id":"rocks-and-geology-paperback","title":"Rocks: And Geology - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePenny Norman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnn Einstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScienceWiz(R) Rocks and Geology: Relates types of rocks to the history and structure of the planet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIT IS WRITTEN IN THE ROCKS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, as explored in this 56 page, highly illustrated book. This is the definitive Rock book and kit appropriate for all ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROJECTS INCLUDE: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping an understanding of the Earth's interior by first using modeling clay to construct a 3D model of the Earth's \u003cb\u003eiron core, the mantle and the thin outer crust.\u003c\/b\u003e Then slicing the model in half to reveal the inside layers of the Earth to give a 2D view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a churning lava fountain to illustrate how differences in \u003cb\u003edensity affects the Earth's layers\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering how the dynamic surface of the \u003cb\u003eEarth is cracked and on the move\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModeling \u003cb\u003evolcanic eruptions\u003c\/b\u003e to foster a comprehension of volcanoes, lava flows and explore rocks born of fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking your own \u003cb\u003epyroclastic eruptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking less explosive, \u003cb\u003eshield volcano\u003c\/b\u003e eruptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiating volcanoes that are prone to pyroclastic eruptions from their less violent cousins, the shield volcanoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting the Earth's crust to real rocks by identifying which rocks are most common in \u003cb\u003eoceanic crust versus continental crust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimenting with and learning to identify \u003cb\u003eigneous, sedimentary and metamorphic\u003c\/b\u003e rocks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking your own \"sedimentary\" rock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing chocolate to model the formation of \u003cb\u003emetamorphic rocks\u003c\/b\u003e -- softening but NO melting allowed! If it melts, you have to eat the chocolate and start over with more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabeling and organizing your own \u003cb\u003erock collection\u003c\/b\u003e. Over 18 rock samples are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaking your own fossils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing \u003cb\u003erock hounding\u003c\/b\u003e in your own neighborhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring where different types of fossils and rocks are found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing maps to determine the more likely regions to find dinosaur bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelating rocks and fossils to the \"\u003cb\u003eTapestry of Time\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eDiagram the rock cycle and discover that there are actually some rocks that are NOT cycling! Discover that though there are many thousands of minerals, there are only \u003cb\u003eeight minerals\u003c\/b\u003e that are the primary constituents of rocks on the surface of Earth. What is more, which of these eight minerals go into which rocks is determined by the \u003cb\u003etemperature of the lava and the geometry of the mineral\u003c\/b\u003e. Amazingly simple patterns help simplify and clarify what is \u003ci\u003eWRITTEN IN THE ROCKS\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 10.3 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316420231417,"sku":"9781958398067","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/L1A3Zlo4RUd1VDhSeEtLcURzRW56QT09.webp?v=1769437336","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/rocks-and-geology-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}