Jump Into Science: Stars
  • Published: 15 February 2011
  • ISBN: 9781426305382
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00

Jump Into Science: Stars

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A humorously illustrated introduction to the astounding variety of the rocks and minerals of our planet, how they are created, and the fascinating ways people have transformed these resources into usable materials. A fun, age-appropriate science activity adds a hands-on learning feature to the book.

Kids will gravitate to Steve Tomecek’s humorously illustrated guide, which surveys the earth’s astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials. From talcum powder to silver jewelry, it all comes from inside this great big rock we live on. A high-interest topic for youngsters as well as an important segment of the elementary science curriculum, this book is in a kid-pleasing format and includes a bonus activity.

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  • Published: 15 February 2011
  • ISBN: 9781426305382
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00
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About the author

Steve Tomecek

STEVE TOMECEK, the Executive Director and founder of Science Plus, Inc., is the author of numerous books, including three other Jump Into Science titles. He was the winner of the 1996 American Institute of Physics Excellence in Science Writing Award. He lives in Bellerose, New York.

Also by Steve Tomecek

Jump Into Science: Sun
Jump Into Science: Dirt
Dirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth
National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals
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