Explore Rocks and Minerals! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiements

by Brown, Cynthia Light; Brown, Nick; Stone, Bryan

• ISBN13: 9781934670613
• ISBN10: 1934670618
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Nomad Press

Summary

Highlighting the mysteries beneath the earth's surface, this is the ideal kids' companion to the fascinating subject of geology. Through an engaging array of hands-on activities, this helpful handbook guides children through testing minerals, creating crystals, sculpting edible models of the planet, and even baking volcanic meringue cookies. Exploring the reasons behind the physical changes of the world, this examination also outlines the rock cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; the process of discovering fossils and what they reveal about the past; and how to start a collection of natural artifacts. Featuring 25 entertaining experiments with lively illustrations and fun facts, this intriguing guide also includes educational sidebars detailing significant contributors to the field of geology.

Author Biography

Cynthia Light Brown is an environmental consultant specializing in pollution prevention, toxicology, and risk assessment. She is a founding partner and vice president of Clover Leaf Environmental Solutions. Nick Brown is a 15-year-old student whose favorite subject is science. They both live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bryan Stone has worked on a variety of professional comics and illustration projects, including drawings for Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center and the monthly comic Onion Head for BASH! magazine. He is the illustrator of Explore Colonial America!, Explore the Solar System!, and Explore Transportation! He lives in White River Junction, Vermont.