Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids, Abridged Paperback Edition - by Garret Romaine
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Dig in and learn about the Earth under your feet. Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids features 26 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth's surface, structure, and processes."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Dig in and learn about the Earth under your feet. <i>Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids</i> features 26 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth's surface, structure, and processes. </b> <p/> This <b>family-friendly guide</b> explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and <b>fossils</b>, the layers of the Earth's crust, and how water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons. There is no excuse for boredom with these<b> captivating STEAM</b> (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) <b>activities</b>. <p/> In this book, <b>you will learn</b>: <ul><li>How to identify the most common rocks and minerals</li><li>How to maintain and display your rock collection</li><li>How insects are trapped and preserved in amber</li><li>How geysers and volcanoes form and erupt</li><li>How layers of rock reveal a record of time</li><li>How to pan for gold like a real prospector</li></ul>Geology is an exciting science that helps us understand the world we live in, and <i>Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids</i> <b>actively engages readers in simple, creative activities</b> that reveal the larger world at work. <p/> The popular <b>Little Learning Labs series</b> (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share <b>hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics</b>, including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a <b>complete materials list</b>, clear <b>step-by-step photographs</b> of the process, as well as <b>finished samples</b>. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Garret Romaine</b> has been an avid rockhound, fossil collector, meteorite hunter, and gold prospector for many years. He is a long-time journalist, columnist, instructor, and writer, and currently teaches at Portland State University. He holds a degree in geology and a degree in geography, and is the author of many books on rock & gem collecting and identification, gold panning, geology, and the outdoors, including <i>The Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook </i>and <i>Geology Lab for Kids</i>. Garret is a member of the Board of Directors for the North America Research Group, dedicated to amateur fossil collecting, and the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals, which houses one of the finest mineral collections in the US. He is also a member of numerous rockhounding and gold prospecting organizations. </p>
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