STEM Rocks And Minerals Book For Kids: Geology For Children Ages 8-12. Earth Science Trivia For Interactive Learning. Great Homeschooling Guide. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798196728198)

Can a rock really float on water? Which mineral makes your toothpaste work every single morning? What gemstone is so rare it is only found in one tiny spot on the entire planet? How did ancient Egyptians use rocks as eye makeup thousands of years ago?

Get ready to discover the most amazing facts about rocks and minerals ever collected in one book! STEM Rocks and Minerals Book for Kids is packed with 100 incredible questions and answers about diamonds, crystals, gemstones, fossils, volcanoes, caves, and dozens of other earth-shattering topics hiding right beneath your feet. Every single question comes with a detailed explanation AND a jaw-dropping fun fact that will leave young readers amazed and wanting more!

Perfect for curious kids ages 8 to 12, this interactive trivia book covers the strangest, most surprising, and most fascinating rocks and minerals on the planet. Whether you are a student, a young science lover, or just someone who has ever picked up a cool rock and wondered what it was, this book was made for you!

Inside you will discover:

• Which rock is so full of air bubbles that it actually floats in water
• How ancient Romans used a volcanic rock to build an entire city
• Which mineral inside your pencil is made of the exact same stuff as a diamond
• What gemstone is only found in one tiny 8-square-mile spot on Earth
• Which rock has edges sharper than the finest steel surgical blade
• How a plain, boring-looking rock can hide a dazzling crystal surprise inside
• Which mineral makes glittery makeup and nail polish sparkle
• What ancient cave painters used to create art that has lasted 45,000 years
• Which gemstone was once worth more than gold and used to make blue paint
• How your smartphone secretly contains over 60 different minerals
• Which mineral smells exactly like rotten eggs and is found near volcanoes
• What the walls of your house are actually made from
• Which rock was used to carve some of the most famous statues in history
• How a single streak of lightning can turn sand into glass in less than one second
• Which gemstone can grow so large it weighs more than a car
• And so much more!

This book makes the perfect gift for boys and girls who love science, nature, earth science, and the great outdoors. It is ideal for classroom use, homeschooling, road trips, family trivia nights, and reading anywhere curiosity strikes. Teachers and parents love it too!

With 100 questions covering crystals, fossils, gemstones, cave formations, ancient minerals, and incredible rocks from around the world, young readers will finish this book feeling like real geologists!