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Get the Summary of Mark Kurlansky's Salt in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky is an extensive exploration of the history and impact of salt across various civilizations. The book delves into China's ancient salt production techniques, including boiling brine in iron pans and using natural gas for heating, which date back to 6000 B.C. and were advanced by figures like Yi Dun...
2) Organic Gems
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This title explains what organic gems are, how and where they form in nature, and why they are set apart from inorganic gemstones. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
3) Crystals
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This title covers what crystals are and how and where they form in nature. It also briefly explains what minerals, atoms, and elements are and how they play a part in making all sorts of beautiful crystals from amethyst to rare gems. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Get swept away with this investigation into erosion. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the...
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New to rockhounding or ready to ramp up your skills? This contemporary guide to rock collecting goes beyond the "where and how" to include info on environmental impact, land stewardship, and building a truly meaningful collection.
Do you love rocks and gems? Are you a geology enthusiast? This informative guidebook by professional lapidary artist and outdoor recreation guide Alison Jean Cole shows you that beautiful rocks can be found anywhere. You'll...
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