Geology


Books

Geology Rocks! 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Earth

By Cindy Blobaum and Michael Kline
WorthyKids, 2004
ISBN: 1885593295
Ages 8-12

An introduction to geology with lots of hands-on activities and experiments that can be done with kitchen basics.

Geology Crafts For Kids: 50 Nifty Projects to Explore the Marvels of Planet Earth

By Alan Anderson, Gwen Diehn, and Terry Krautwurst
Sterling Publishing, 1998
ISBN: 0806981571
Ages 9-12

Crafts and projects to help young geologists understand the earth.

Looking at Rocks (My First Field Guides)

By Jennifer Dussling
Grosset & Dunlap, 2001
ISBN: 0448425165
Ages 4-8

An early look at what makes up the earth for children learning to enjoy rocks and minerals.

If You Find a Rock

By Peggy Christian
HMH Books For Young Readers, 2008
ISBN: 0152063544
Ages 4-8

Enjoy the beauty of rocks and minerals through this photo picture book.

Rocks & Minerals (DK Eyewitness Books)

By R. F. Symes
DK Children, 2014
ISBN: 1465420568
Ages 9-12

Eyewitness books are favorites of kids everywhere for their amazing details, fascinating facts and wonderful images. This book will captivate young geologists as they learn more about rocks and minerals.

Time for Kids: Volcanoes!

By Cy Armour
Teacher Created Materials, 2011
ISBN: 1433336154
Ages 6-10

If volcanoes are your interest, you will want to take a look at this book. In it you can meet a volcanologist, discover why volcanoes erupt, visit the world's hot spots and learn many facts about volcanoes.

The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top: A Book About Volcanoes

By Gail Herman
Scholastic Paperbacks, 1996
ISBN: 0590508350
Ages 4-8

Mrs. Frizzle and her students are off to visit a volcano, and things really get to heating up. Come explore a volcano with Mrs. Frizzle and her magic bus.

Earthquakes

By Trudi Strain Trueit
Franklin Watts, 2003
ISBN: 0531162435
Ages 9-12

This fabulous account of earthquakes and their causes, along with technical terms and historical photos make this book a must-own.

Earthquakes (Pull Ahead Books)

By Joelle Riley
Lerner Classroom, 2008
ISBN: 0822590158
Ages 5-9

A great resource for early learners to begin their exploration of earthquakes. Great pictures and descriptions tell readers all about the power of earthquakes.