Discusses the physical properties of various rocks and minerals and gives instructions for experiments that identify their unique characteristics.

Explores how heat, pressure, water, wind, and time combine to make rocks, gems, and minerals.

When a young Tanzanian girl gets a new baby brother, she finds a rock, which she names Eva, and makes it her baby doll.

"Filled with creative prompts, practical exercises, and step-by-step projects, The Little Book of Rock Painting provides an interactive, creative approach to learning the art of painting on rocks and stones of all shapes and sizes. From choosing the right tools and materials to understanding the basics of using acrylic, paint pens, inks, and more, beginning artists will delight in the variety of techniques and designs at their fingertips."--Back cover...

Visual artist Denise Scicluna provides inspiration and advice for rock painting--a craft that's perfect for "kids" of all ages. Projects include woodland creatures (foxes and squirrels), exotic animals (tigers and pandas), things with wings (birds, bees, butterflies), and other fun critters. With clear step-by-step instructions, lots of variations, and loads of inspiration, Rock Art Critters will soon have you on your way to creating your very own...

"When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautiful stones make him wonder: Can he be special, too? Perhaps he'll find an answer in the World's Most Beautiful Gem exhibition ... or maybe, just maybe, he will find the answer inside himself."--