Dig It: How to Collect Rocks and Minerals

by Susan Tejada, Steve Seymour, Ed French

Did you know that the whole world lies at your feet? Really! Rocks and minerals are like little windows on the inner workings of Planet Earth. You just have to know where to find them and what you are looking at. That's where Dig It! comes in. Filled with hands on activities and fun facts, it'll teach you the basics of rocks and minerals and how they make a difference in just about every part of your life. You'll also find tips on finding and building a rock collection of your very own, and journal pages for keeping a record of your finds. Whether you are sticking close to home or are wandering farther afield, you can find plenty of cool rocks and minerals with just a little effort. We've even given you a starter collection. So what are you waiting for? Grab Dig It! and start digging!

Genres: Science

Unbound

First published February 1, 2001

About the author

Susan Tejada reexamines a controversial criminal case from the 1920s in her new book, "In Search of Sacco and Vanzetti." The book was the winner of the gold medal for True Crime in the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

A free, reproducible Discussion Guide for the book is available at www.susantejada.com/discussion-guide/.

Tejada is a former writer and editor at the National Geographic Society, where she was the editor-in-chief of National Geographic World magazine and the author or managing editor of geography books for young readers.

For more information, visit www.susantejada.com.