Rocks & The Rock Cycle Text Set

National Geographic Readers: Rocks and

Minerals
Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Synopsis: From dazzling gemstones to sparkling

crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated
book introduces children to the exciting world of
rocks and minerals, including both the building
blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written
in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the
geologists of tomorrow!

The Simple Science of Rocks

Author: Emily James

Synopsis: Rocks are all around us. Some rocks on

Earth are 4 billion years old! But what are they
made of? What are the different types of rock?
Readers will learn the answers to these questions
and more through easy-to-read text and vivid
photographs. An experiment rounds out the book
and provides a hands-on learning experience to
encourage deeper understanding. Meets Next
Generation Science Standards.

Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough

Author: Natalie Myra Rosinsky
Illustrator: Matthew John

Synopsis: The rocks you see everyday can be

grouped into different types, like igneous,
sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are
actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in
some types of rocks. Complete with activities and
experiments, this nonfiction science book is
perfect for introducing children to geology.
Geology for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to
Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth Beneath Our Feet
Author: Meghan Vestal

Synopsis: Set off on an adventure 4.6 billion years

in the making with Geology for Kids. Start at the
red-hot center of Earth and learn about each
layer until you reach the rocky crust. Discover how
mountains, valleys, and oceans form, and uncover
secrets about the planet you call home. (Did you
know that only 20% of deserts are covered by
sand, and some can be blistering cold in the
winter?)

Geology for Kids is jam-packed with facts,

illustrations, and photos that will teach you how
volcanoes erupt, why earthquakes shake the land,
and what causes tsunamis with waves 100 feet
high. And when you’re ready to go from curious
kid to certified rock hound, use the photographic
guide to help you identify rocks and minerals in
your own backyard. Your collection will be the
best on the block!

Get your hands dirty―Use the sidebars with fun

and engaging activities for a hands-on learning
experience.
What’s the word?―The helpful glossary in Geology
for Kids introduces you to plenty of geological
words and terms.
More to discover―Find out about the best places
to visit in the country for fun adventures like The
Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, and Glacier
Bay National Park.
Absolute Expert: Rocks & Minerals
Author: Ruth Strother

Synopsis: From amethysts and tanzanite to the

sparkling geodes and erupting volcanoes, get the
latest geological insights and intel straight from the
field from National Geographic explorer and
geophysicist Dr. Sarah Stamps.

Ready to go on a rocking great adventure? Travel

across the globe to find out how the Earth formed
so YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up
close to the layers of rock beneath the Earth's
surface. Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic rock cycles. Dig into sparkling
crystals, quartz, diamonds, and other glorious
gems. On the hunt for incredible rocks and
minerals, you'll mine the depths of our planet and
venture into the Earth's core. Geology comes alive
in this cool book, filled with special features,
sidebars, wacky trivia, and more.

Learning about Rocks

Author: Mari Schuh

Synopsis: Mountains are made of it. Buildings can

be too. Read more to find out the facts on rocks.
I'm Trying to Love Rocks
Author: Bethany Barton

Synopsis: Think rocks are boring? Hard to like?

Kinda just sit there, doing nothing?
Why even write a whole book about them??
Bethany Barton will tell you why . . . because we
wouldn't be here if there were no rocks!
From the Grand Canyon to volcanos to diamonds
and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us
where we've been and where we're going. With
tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts,
Bethany Barton introduces younger readers to
geology and why rocks matter . . . enough to write
a whole book about them!

The Rock Cycle

Author: Wendy Conklin

Synopsis: This high-interest nonfiction reader will

help students gain science content knowledge
while building their literacy skills and reading
comprehension. This appropriately leveled text
features hands-on, simple science experiments
and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade
students will learn all about the rock cycle through
this engaging text that supports STEM education
and is aligned to the Next Generation Science
Standards.
Can a Rock Grow?
Author and Illustrator: Audrey Sauble

Synopsis: What shape is a rock?

How do rocks change?
And does a rock ever look like a rose?

Learn about different kinds of rocks in this brand

new picture book for kids who love to explore
nature!

This nonfiction book explores different shapes that

rocks can be while explaining how rocks change
over time. Discover flat rocks, round rocks, sharp
rocks, and even hexagon-shaped rocks, while
finding the answer to one key question: can a rock
grow?

It's a fun, engaging, and scientifically entertaining

book, sure to delight rockhounds of all ages. Plus,
a glossary and a scavenger hunt add extra fun
and additional educational content.

Can a Rock Grow? is ideal for students from

kindergarten through early elementary, ages 4-8.
It's also a fun introduction to rocks and minerals,
the Next Gen Science Standards for exploring
earth science, and to the rock cycle.

All About Rocks and Minerals: An Introduction for

Kids
Author: Lisa Trusiani

Synopsis: From tiny pebbles to huge mountains,

rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can
explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals.
It’s packed full of fascinating facts and photos
that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They’ll
discover what each one looks like, what makes it
unique, and more.
The life of a rock—Start with a brief introduction
that explains how rocks are formed, the 3 types of
rock, and the difference between rocks, minerals,
and crystals.
Big, beautiful images—Colorful pictures let kids get
up close and personal with all kinds of awesome
rocks and gems.
Amazing rock facts—Did you know that there’s a
special stone for the month you were born? Or
that sailors believed aquamarine would protect
them at sea?
Give curious kids an exciting introduction to
geology with this rocks and minerals book for kids.

Old Rock (is not boring)

Author and Illustrator: Deb Pilutti

Synopsis: Quirky charm infuses this tale of Old

Rock's life story, which is much more exciting than
you'd expect.

Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the

pine forest for as long as anyone can remember.
Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think
just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for
a wonderful surprise.

Fabulous tales of adventurous travel, exotic

scenery, entertaining neighbors, and more from
Old Rock's life prove it has been anything but
boring.

Great storytellers come in all shapes, sizes, and

ages, and Old Rock's stories are sure to inspire
questions that lead to wonderful conversations
about the past and the natural world.
Rhoda's Rock Hunt
Author: Molly Beth Griffin
Illustrator: Jennifer A. Bell

Synopsis: Rhoda is on a long, long hike with her

aunt and uncle, each of them carrying backpacks
of gear as they walk through the north woods.
While Auntie June and Uncle Jonah watch for
wildlife and set up their campsites, Rhoda is on the
hunt for one thing: ROCKS.

She finds them in all shapes and patterns, from

hearts and hats to stripes and sparkles. And every
last treasure goes into her pack, making it heavier
and heavier as they hike through forests and
along streams. Soon Rhoda is sweaty, and tired of
salami sandwiches, and wishing for her own bed.
Then, on the last day, they come to the Big Lake.
And its beach is covered in rocks. Rhoda can't
believe her luck.

After hours of play and even more rock

discoveries, it's time to head for home. By now
Rhoda's pack is too heavy to lift. Will she give up
her rocks and return to the cabin for a real shower,
a hot meal, and a soft bed? Or will she stay on the
beach forever with her beloved collection? Her
clever solution makes the most of her
treasures—and offers delights for other hikers.
A Rock Can Be . . .
Author: Laura Purdie Salas
Illustrator: Violeta Dabija

Synopsis: Rocks may seem like boring, static

objects―until you discover that a rock can spark a
fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all
shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical
rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing
illustrations show how rocks decorate and
strengthen the world around them.

If You Find a Rock

Author: Peggy Christian

Synopsis: Think of all the rocks there are: skipping

rocks, splashing rocks, climbing rocks, and wishing
rocks. Children can’t help collecting them. With
joyful, poetic text and luminous photographs, If
You Find a Rock celebrates rocks everywhere—as
well as the mysterious and wonderful places they
are found.
 References

Barton, B. (2020). I'm trying to love rocks. Penguin Group USA.

Christian, P., & Lember, B. H. (2015). If you find a rock. National Braille Press.

Conklin, W. (2015). The rock cycle. Teacher Created Materials.

James, E. (2018). The simple science of rocks. Raintree.

Rosinsky, N. M. (2008). Rocks: Hard, soft, smooth, and rough. Picture Window Books.

Trusiani, L. (2021). All About Rocks and Minerals: An Introduction for Kids. Rockridge
Press.

Pilutti, D. (2020). Old Rock (is not boring). G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Griffin, M. B., & Bell, J. (2014). Rhoda's Rock Hunt. Minnesota Historical Society Press.

Salas, L. P., & Dabija, V. (2015). A Rock Can Be ... Millbrook Press.

Sauble, A. (2021). Can a rock grow? Larch Books.

Schuh, M. C. (2012). Learning about rocks. Capstone Press.

Strother , R. (2019). Absolute expert: Rocks & minerals. National Geographic Kids.

Vestal, M. (2020). Geology for kids: A junior scientist's guide to rocks, minerals, and the
Earth beneath our feet. Rockridge Press.

Zoehfeld, K. W. (2012). National Geographic Readers: Rocks and minerals. National

Geographic Kids.