Review Quotes:
"This book would be perfect for anyone (adults included) who has a passion for rocks, gems, and minerals and wants to know more about them. The beauty of this book is that it isn't just about rocks. It includes a thorough presentation of what you need to know so you can identify and catalog your rock treasures. Beautiful photography throughout the book clearly illustrates what the author is talking about. I wish I'd had this book when my son was growing up. It would have suited him perfectly." --Donna M.

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"The author's excitement seems to jump off of each page. It is abundantly clear that he is passionate about this subject. His excitement is contagious and makes you want to run out to the nearest rock pile to see what treasures you might find. If you are a novice rock collector or want to become involved in this fascinating hobby, this book is the place to start." --Thomas L.

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" My kids are excellently crazy over this manual. It is perfect for a family because we homeschool and love to learn about things like this. We have quite an extensive rock and nature collection, and we have been enjoying learning about and identifying the things we have. This is neatly organized and contains extensive details about each rock, mineral, and gem. The pictures are beautiful and there are even sections where you can take notes and describe what you are studying." --Christopher R.

Publisher Marketing:

Become a rock hound with this field guide for kids ages 7 to 10

The world of rocks and minerals is massive, amazing, and full of cool new things to uncover! My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals teaches you the skills you need to collect, identify, and catalog your own treasures.

Explore 150 different rocks and minerals, and get step-by-step guidelines for testing and identifying the ones you encounter out in the field. There's also plenty of notebook space so you can record data about your finds. So get out there, gather cool looking samples, and discover what they are!

My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals includes:

• An intro to earth science--Explore the layers of the earth, how rocks and minerals are formed, the periodic table, and more essential information for young scientists.
• Handy fact sheets--Learn more about all kinds of unique rocks and minerals with fact sheets that are conveniently organized to help with identification.
• A field notebook--Record all your rock-hunting sample data on pages that include cut-out numbers for cataloging.

Identify and catalog rocks and minerals with this fascinating field guide that has everything you need to get started.

Contributor Bio:Lewis, Gary

GARY LEWIS is a lifelong lover of rocks and minerals. He is a trained geologist and the founder of Geoscience Education & Outreach (www.geoetc.com), an education company that aims to bring the excitement of geology to the public. Gary has written more than 25 teacher resources or books about Hawaiian volcanoes, plate tectonics, and more.