Kid’s Earth, Rocks & Mineral Encyclopedias

Kids are born with a natural curiosity and love to explore, discover, and learn. They thirst for knowledge, ask a million questions, and have the wildest imaginations. They instinctively gravitate toward books with colorful graphics, large vivid photos, and a great storyline. When kids are inquisitive or express an interest in a topic, having a selection of educational but fun books available will make them all the more eager to flip open the pages. I’m a huge fan of DK Books. They’re not only informative, but they’re also beautifully illustrated and nurture a child’s desire to learn. With the variety of subjects they offer, there is something that will spark every child’s interest. secret code: canyon.

Did You Know? Earth

Did You Know? Earth answers over 200 about our beloved blue planet – the third rock from the sun. The book is divided into 5 chapters, Our Planet, The Earth’s Surface, Blue Planet, Up In The Air, and Living On The Earth.

Kids can journey through the planet while exploring an extensive range of Earth topics. Each page has a question in big bold letters. It’s answered with easy-to-read content and visually support with informative illustrations and true-life images. Kids will glean more information with various pop-up boxes that feature a Picture Quiz, Quick Quiz, or True or False. Each quiz asks one to three questions and pages where the answers can be found.

Some of the questions answered are How do raindrops make a cave? Where is the biggest waterfall? Why are there colors in the sky? How much plastic is in the ocean. Can a lake be bigger than a sea? Do Mountains Grow? Kids will be mesmerized with all the fascinating facts about Earth.

My Book of Rocks and Minerals

If your kids love crystals and different rocks, they will enjoy My Book of Rocks and Minerals. It teaches kids what rocks, minerals, fossils, and crystals are, where to find them, and how they are unearthed. Tips on how to start your own rock and crystal collection are offered, along with how to clean and take care of them.

There are a number of unique rocks and crystals highlighted from Basalt to Unakite. Did you know that some rocks have minerals that make them glow in the dark? Did you know that Obsidian is a type of glass made by volcanoes? Granite is a popular rock because it’s really tough. Did you know that Mount Rushmore is chiseled out of a granite cliff? Aside from a variety of colors, rocks and minerals come in unique shapes.

Some of the gorgeous rocks kids will learn about are Amazonite, Jade, Tourmaline, Labradorite, Fluorite, Quartz, Mica Moonstone, and Schist. The back of the book shares how pearls are made, highlights birthstones, and has a glossary of all the specimens shown in this book. The book is a great introduction into the rock and crystal world.

Disclaimer: I received complimentary products to facilitate a review. All opinions are my own, yours may differ.