Rocks and Minerals

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Published 3 September 2018

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.

From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level 3 reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow!

Level 3: Becoming independent
Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.


National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.

From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this level 3 reader.

Level 3: Becoming independent
Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.


Desde gemas brillantes a cristales deslumbrantes, este libro impresionantemente ilustrado les presenta a los niños al mundo emocionante de las piedras y los minerales, incluyendo tanto las bases de su construcción como su brillo. ¡Este libro de nivel dos, escrito con texto fácil de comprender, ayudará a cultivar a los geólogos de mañana!

Esta serie educativa de libros para principiantes de alto interés para niños está llena de las imágenes maravillosas de National Geographic, acompañadas por textos escritos por autores experimentados en el campo de la literatura juvenil. La contratapa de la edición en rústica incluye una experiencia interactiva basada en el libro. Los libros de nivel 1 refuerzan el contenido del libro con una actividad cinestética. En los libros de nivel 2, los lectores completan una carta con palabras de vocabulario.