Geology
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Volcanoes - A Landforms Book
This book describes where volcanoes are found, their general size and composition, and humans’ and animals’ relationship with this particular landform. Learn More -
Basic Rock Collection - Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock samples
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are represented here with six samples each. Attached to cardboard, this set makes a perfect control card or handy reference. Includes information on rocks, minerals, and their three types. Learn More -
Special Properties Rock Collection - From Fossilicious.com
Like early humans, your children will discover that rocks can be useful! This set includes: pumice (the rock that floats), optical calcite (look through it to see a double image), and magnetite (naturally magnetic). Description cards outline historical use and properties of each. Learn More -
Rock & Mineral - Field Test Kit
A hands-on rock and mineral classification activity. Children will explore the properties that geologists use to help them identify rocks and minerals (hardness, effervescence, streak color, magnetism, and appearance). Learn More -
Timeline of Life Fossil Collection - 18-piece collection from Fossilicious.com
Feel the tip of an ancient shark ’s tooth. Be amazed by how little sand dollars have changed. Trace the minuscule segments of a pre-historic echinoderm — children will marvel at these 18 genuine fossils from 4,500 million to 1.8 million years old. Learn More -
Fossils Book Set - From Fossilicious.com
Presents four significant early fossils with thorough descriptions and detailed information suitable for in-depth study. Set includes 4 books: Ammonites, Brachiopods, Crinoids, and Trilobites. Learn More -
Geologic Eras Book Set - From Fossilicious.com
Books in this set read like the Second Great Lesson — facts are presented within strong, engaging stories covering the key Time Line of Life presentation points. Includes 6 books, one for each era on the Time Line. Learn More -
Geologic Periods Book Set - From Fossilicious.com
Each book in this set moves through the characteristics, land formations, climate, and species particular to the period, closing with the event that ends the period. Includes 13 books, one for each period on the Time Line. Learn More -
Geologic Eras, Periods, & Fossils Book Set - 3 book sets for the study of Geologic Time from Fossilicious.com
Written by Montessorians Doug and Claudia Mann and designed as an extension to the Time Line of Life, these three sequential sets offer children many opportunities to solidify their understanding and expand their research. Learn More -
Elementary Volcanic Eruptions Nomenclature Cards - From Laughing Star Montessori
Ignite the flame of imagination with information about one of the most transforming events on Earth! Engaging photography and detailed information. This set includes 3-part text cards, photo control cards, and booklet for 15 subjects. Ages 6 and up. Learn More -
Get to Know Rocks & Minerals - A complete curriculum for the study of rocks & minerals from Fossilicious.com
Porphyry, slate, dolomite, hematite, garnet — so many to discover! Stunning specimens convey the wonders of geology. You receive pairs of 30 different rock or mineral specimens in clearly labeled bags (with info cards). Learn More -
Earthsteps - A Rock's Journey through Time
Follow one rock from its formation during the Permian Period over a million years to the present, as it becomes a pebble, a grain of sand, and then a rock again. An inviting storytelling style with timeline and glossary. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More
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