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NatioNal GeoGraphic Kids: everything rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of informa-tion made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation. Ages 8 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9781426307683, $12.95

let’s rocK! Discover basic earth science in this rock-solid series. For ages 9–12, 32 pgs., $8.95 each.

how to Be a rocK collector, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772170what are crystals?, Aloian. ISBN 9780778772187what are Fossils?, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772194what are iGNeous rocKs?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772330what are MetaMorphic rocKs?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772347what are MiNerals?. Hyde. ISBN 9780778772200what are sediMeNtary rocKs?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772354

what is the rocK cycle?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772361

JuMp iNto scieNce: rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. This large format, illustrated and beginning reader guide surveys the earth’s rocks and minerals in a kid-pleasing images and text. Ages 4 and up. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426305382, $16.95

true or False: rocks & Minerals, Berger. A series of true and false questions, featuring full-color photographs, about rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780545202053, $4.99

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Great projects, activities, experiments, Brown and Brown. Discover the mysteries beneath the Earth’s surface through engaging, hands-on activities and experiments. Ages 7–9, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781934670613, $12.95

iF you FiNd a rocK, Christian. This beautifully photographed and hand-tinted book celebrates the variety of rocks you can find. Ages 6–9. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780152063542, $6.99

dave’s dowN-to-earth rocK shop, Murphy. Children learn to clas-sify rocks by different attributes such as color, shape or size. Ages 7 and up. 34 pgs., ISBN 9780064467292, $5.99

let’s Go rocK collectiNG, Gans. Perennial best-seller featuring easy-to-understand text and illustrations, which introduce children to rocks. Ages 5–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064451703, $5.99

everyBody Needs a rocK, Baylor & Parnall. Children will discover an understanding and interest for rocks, as well as the right rock for themselves. Ages 3–7. 31 pgs., ISBN 9780689710513, $7.99

dK sticKer eNcyclopedia: rocks and Minerals. This super-sized sticker encyclopedia is packed with fasci-nating facts about rocks and minerals. Contains over 600 reusable stickers! 96 pgs., ISBN 9780756671426, $12.99

dK eye woNder: rocks and Minerals, Edited. This book is a great introduction to the fundamentals of earth science for young children 7 and up. Hard cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780789497604, $10.99

usBorNe spotter’s cards: 100 rocks and Minerals to spot. 52 double-sided cards with photo and information on 100 common rocks and minerals. Ages 4–8. Card set. ISBN 9780794522551, $9.99

usBorNe spotter’s Guides: rocKs & MiNerals, Woolley. This guide is accurately illustrated, easy-to-use and provides detailed descriptions of over 80 rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780794513047, $5.95

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Julie the rocKhouNd, Karwoski. A father teaches his daughter how to look for shiny quartz crystals. Includes section that describes the different types of rocks and how they are formed. Ages 5–9. 32 pgs. ISBN 9781607185840, $9.95

dK eyewitNess BooKs seriesHundreds of color photos and illustrations with lively captions and text. Includes clip art CD and wall chart. Ages 10 and up. Hard cover, 72 pgs., $16.99 each.

crystal & GeM, Symes & Harding. ISBN 9780756630010diNosaur, Norman & Milner. ISBN 9780756637229Fossil, Taylor. ISBN 9780756606824rocKs & MiNerals, Symes. ISBN 9780756637774

GeoloGy rocKs!: 50 hands-on activities to explore the earth, Blobaum. Explore planet Earth with fun-filled experiments that you can do in your own home. Ages 7–14, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781885593290, $12.95

rocKs iN his head, Hurst. A heart-warming story about a man so passionate about collecting rocks, that everyone told him he had rocks in his head. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780060294038, $17.99

experiMeNts with rocKs aNd MiNerals: a true Book, Tocci. Contains eight fun experiments and the science lessons behind them, as well as lively sidebars, a glossary, index, plus a section listing books, organiza-tions and internet sites. Ages 7 to 10, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780516269955, $6.95

rocKs & MiNerals: a Gem of a read, Basher. This is your guide to a crowd of crystal-cool characters, who are the building blocks of our planet. Includes poster. Ages 8–12. 128 pgs., ISBN 9780753453147, $8.99

where do MouNtaiNs coMe FroM, MoMMa?, Morley. A little girl and her mother take a walk in the mountains and explore the inner workings of planet Earth. Hard cover. (8.5 x 11”) 36 pgs., ISBN 9780878425822, $12.00

how the earth worKs: 60 Fun activities for exploring volcanoes, Fossils, earthquakes, and More, O’Brien-Palmer. Earth science has never been more engaging than with these fun, informative activities that use readily available materials. Ages 6–9, 192 pgs., ISBN 9781556524424, $14.95

extreMe rocKs & MiNerals! Q&a, Stewart. Contains fun facts, fabulous close-up photos, and links to cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book. Ages 5–9, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780060899813, $7.99

discover scieNce: rocks and Fossils, Pellant. A focused, early reader appro-priate introduction to the basic forms of rock, crystals and fossils. Ages 5 and up. Hard cover. 56 pgs., ISBN 9780753466063, $9.99

the woNders oF our world, Morris. This series features full-color photographs and diagrams that illustrate and explain the world around us. Ages 7–14, 32 pgs., $6.95 each

rocKs & MiNerals, ISBN 9780865058477volcaNoes, ISBN 9780865058385

rocKs, MiNerals aNd resources. This series explains how the Earth’s raw materials are formed, located and extracted, and how they are used. Ages 7–13. 32 pgs., $9.95 each

Fossils: clues to ancient life, Arato, ISBN 9780778714514MiNerals, Morganelli, ISBN 9780778714477

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the coMplete Guide to diNosaurs aNd prehistoric reptiles, McNab. A comprehensive, large format overview of dinosaurs with more than 250 illustrations of early reptiles and their ancestors. Hard Cover. (9 x 11”) 160 pgs., ISBN 9780785829157, $12.99

usBorNe diNosaurs sticKer BooK, Norman. Contains over eighty illustra-tions, stickers and descriptions of dino-saurs and other prehistoric beasts. Ages 6–11, 24 pgs., ISBN 9780794513238, $8.99

the MaGic school Bus series. Miss Frizzle and her students take the most fascinating field trips by using the Magic School bus. Ages 4 and up. 48 pgs., $6.99 each.

the MaGic school Bus: inside the earth, Cole. ISBN 9780590407601the MaGic school Bus: lost in the solar system, Cole & Degen. ISBN 9780590414296the MaGic school Bus: in the time of the dinosaurs, Cole & Degen. ISBN 9780590446891

dK ultiMate sticKer BooKs: dinosaur. Self-adhesive, full-color stickers have fact-packed labels, and can be used again and again. 8 pgs., ISBN 9780756602352 $6.99

early Bird scieNce series. These detailed and photo-rich begin-ners’ guides provide excellent science instruction using clear, simple language. Ages 7 to 10. $8.95 eachFossils, Walker. ISBN 9780822566182earthQuaKes, Walker. ISBN 9780822579946Meteors aNd coMets, Vogt. ISBN 9780761349822MiNerals, Walker. ISBN 9780822566205

exploriNG daNGer iN space: asteroids, space Junk, and More, Silverman. Learn about space rocks and junk and how scientists watch out for large collision. Ages 7 and up. 40 pgs., ISBN 9780761378822, $8.95

what’s so Mysterious aBout Meteorites?, Norton and Norton. Written by the renowned meteorite expert, O. Richard Norton, this easy to read but comprehensive guide to space rocks is the best overview to the subject we’ve seen. 92 pgs., ISBN 9780878425914, $17.00

uNcover a t. rex: an uncover it Book, Shatz. Take a 3-D look inside a T. Rex and discover its internal struc-ture layer by layer; each page reveals a 3-D reality you can touch, from the skeletal system to the digestive tract. Hard cover (10 x 12”), 16 pgs., with 3-D model, ISBN 9781571457905, $18.95

Natural history MuseuM diNosaur sticKer BooK, edited. Kids will love the 100 reusable stickers, pull out landscape and activity pages where they can learn all about dinosaurs. 8 pgs., ISBN 9781402756252, $4.95

viewFiNder Fossils: an extraordinary world revealed close-up, Palmer. Use the removable magnifier to view some of the world’s most incredible creatures close-up! Includes removable magnifier, 6 sliders and 5 flaps. Hard Cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 97816071002878, $19.95

usBorNe Guides rocks and Fossils, Bramwell. Detailed illustrations help explain the geologic processes that have formed different rocks, minerals and fossils. Ages 10 and up. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780794515263, $6.99

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diaMoNd daN’s activity BooKs. Teach your kids about rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils with this fun & inexpensive series of activity books.

Fossils: traces of ancient life from the sea & the land, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95Gold!: an activity Book for young prospectors, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95MiNerals FroM caliForNia, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.99MiNerals oF the BiBle: an earth science Book for children of Faith, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95MiNerals oF the u.s.a.: a history of important Mineral discoveries in the united states of america, Powell. 28 pgs., $2.99the power oF crystals: a coloring Book of healing Minerals, a to Z, Powell. 24 pgs., $2.99the world oF MiNerals: their properties, Forms and uses, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.99

souNds oF the past: wild west, Twist. Step back in time to the old American West with this large format pop-up book with sound effects, includes informative text. Hardcover, pop-up books with sound effects. 16 pgs., ISBN 978-1-60710-198-7, $18.95

pioNeer dictioNary, Kalman & Lewis. A fully-illustrated An A-Z visual dictionary of pioneer terms and tools such as adobe, kerosene and petticoat. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780865054202, $7.95

a visual dictioNary oF the old west, Kalman. This dictionary focuses on the life of cowboys, and also looks at boomtowns and the gold rush. Ages 6-12, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778735236, $8.95

childreN oF the wild west, Freedman. Numerous haunting historical photos vividly tell the story of what the children of pioneer families, Native Americans, immigrants, and slaves experienced in the wild west. 104 pgs., ISBN 9780395547854, $9.95.

caves, exploriNG caliForNia’s awesoMe uNderworld: a Family Guide to discovering the earth’s own Natural creations, Sheafer. Learn about the animals and indigenous people who inhabited the caves, as well as the geology of these rock formations. Over 35 caves! 64 pgs., ISBN 9781889971063, $8.95

liFe iN the old west, Kalman. In this series, children will discover the stories of the people who made the American West famous through rich illustrations and historic photographs. Ages 6–14, 32 pgs., $7.95 each

BooMtowNs oF the west, ISBN 9780778701101the Gold rush, ISBN 9780778701118hoMes oF the west, ISBN 9780778701064liFe oF a MiNer, ISBN 9780778701085woMeN oF the west, ISBN 9780778701125

Gold rush: the young prospector’s Guide to striking it rich, Klein. Back in print! Treasure hunter and gold expert, James Klein, gives young prospec-tors the secrets for finding gold. 96 pgs., ISBN 9781883672645, $8.95

a Guide to the caliForNia Gold rush, Hart. This interactive, comprehensive resource is great for teachers and parents, but also fun with an array of activities designed to further your Gold Rush knowledge! 128 pgs., ISBN 9780963419729, $19.95

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Native NatioNs oF North aMerica. This series looks at the lives of indigenous peoples of North America. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved Native writers and consultants. 32 pgs., $8.95 each

liFe oF the caliForNia coast NatioNs, Aloian & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704744NatioNs oF the Northwest coast, Smithyman & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704706Native North aMericaN Foods aNd recipes, Smithyman & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704751

MaNy worlds: Native life along the anza trail, Brumage. A multi-activity coloring book featuring stickers, puzzles and games; learn about the Native Americans that lived along the Anza trail from the Sonoran Desert through Arizona and up the California

coast. 24 pgs. ISBN 9781597141673, $7.95

los aNGeles area MissioNs: san Fernando rey de españa, san Gabriel arcangel, san Buenaventura, MacMillan. Systematically organized for quick learning, includes a quick overview of the California mission system, details the life at three missions and features interesting facts and full-color photos. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780822585183, $8.95

caliForNia MissioNs proJects & layouts, Nelson. Numerous projects for building mission models using readily found materials, detailed instructions and photos; for children of all ages. 104 pgs., ISBN 9780822598312, $9.95

historic coMMuNities series. Informative series that introduces children to American pioneer lifestyles through color illustrations, photographs and activities. 32 pgs., $7.95 each

pioNeer recipes, Kalman & Hale, ISBN 9780865054684spaNish MissioNs, Kalman & Nickles, ISBN 9780865054660

souNds oF the wild: Bugs, Pledger. Explore the habitat of bugs with this large format pop-up book with sound effects; hear the hum of bees, a ticking beetle, the snap of a scorpion and more; includes educational text. Hard cover. 16 pgs., ISBN 9781607102427, $16.95

desert Baths, Pattison. This award winning guide for ages 3 and up takes a unique approach to educating young naturalists. Each page shows in words and image how Southwestern desert animals survive, thrive and bathe in their desert clime. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781607185345, $9.95

creatures oF the desert world, Edited. This delightful pop-up book features creatures from the desert southwest including a tarantula, bats, coyotes, a scorpion and much more. Hard cover. Ages 9 and up. 16 pgs., ISBN 9780870446870, $16.00

the Great southwest activity BooK, Howell ed. This activity book will provide hours of entertaining games, mazes, puzzles and trivia for all ages. 56 pgs., ISBN 9780873588447, $8.95

Nature’s yucKy!: Gross stuff that helps Nature work, Landstrom & Schragg. From discovering that honey is really bee barf to learning that turkey vultures poop on their own feet, kids will learn all sorts of disgustingly fascinating information about nature. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780878424740, $10.00

Nature’s yucKy! 2: the desert southwest, Landstrom & Schragg. Discover the icky facts about 16 desert creatures and learn such things as how the horned lizard squirts blood from its eyes and why the piglike javelina smells like stinky socks. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780878425297, $12.00

Kc puBlicatioNs NatioNal parK JuNior series. These A to Z guides will introduce youngsters to our National

Parks. 48 pages, $7.95 each.

“B” is For Bryce caNyoN, Baird. ISBN 9780887142185“i” is For iNdiaNs oF the southwest: story Behind the scenery, Rosen. ISBN 9780887142116“J” is For Joshua tree: story Behind the scenery (CA), Rosen. ISBN 9780887142307“y” is For yellowstoNe: story Behind the scenery (WY), Rosen. ISBN 9780887142168