Rocks and Minerals
Learn about rocks and minerals-what they are
About this book
Rocks and Minerals is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Learn about rocks and minerals-what they are, the different kinds of rocks, fossils and minerals, how they are formed with lots of interesting and fun facts at the end.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 1315 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Science, Vocabulary |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Rocks and Minerals with your child
Rocks and Minerals opens up Science for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- What questions do you still have about Science?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
Inside the book
In Rocks and Minerals, readers find Science. Learn about rocks and minerals-what they are, the different kinds of rocks, fossils and minerals, how they are formed with lots of interesting and fun facts at the end. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “The Three Types of Rocks”
Words to learn in this book
- abrasive: Something gritty that helps to polish a hard surface like a gemstone.
- crust: The outer layer of the earth.
- gemologist: Someone who studies gemstones.
- igneous: A rock made from liquid lava that hardens.
- inorganic: Something that does not come from a living plant or animal.
- lava: Magma after it comes out of a volcano.
- metamorphic: A rock that has been changed by heat and pressure under the earth's surface.
- organic: Something that comes from a living plant or animal.
- sedimentary: A rock made from sediment that was deposited by water or by air.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
13 pages, 1315 words, 12 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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