Delta Science Readers - Rocks and Minerals

Grades 5 - 6    

In the Delta Science Reader Rocks and Minerals, students read about the types, properties, and uses of various rocks and minerals. They learn how a mineral’s properties help with its identification. They also read about a pioneering geologist—Florence Bascom—and her contributions to the field of geology. Finally, students learn about fossils.

Delta Science Readers are16-page nonfiction books for students with informative, engaging full-color photos and graphics that present key science concepts and vocabulary.

Each reader has three main sections:
1. Think About...
key information about the unit topic
2. People in Science
historical biographies, careers in science
3. Did You Know?
high-interest articles or selections

Single Copy Set includes 9 books, 1 each of 9 different titles; Color and Light, Electromagnetism, Erosion, Flight and Rocketry, Oceans, Pollution, Rocks and Minerals, Simple Machines, Weather Forecasting, and You and Your Body.

Classroom Set includes 72 books, 8 each of 9 different titles; Color and Light, Electromagnetism, Erosion, Flight and Rocketry, Oceans, Pollution, Rocks and Minerals, Simple Machines, Weather Forecasting, and You and Your Body.

  Name   Item # Price Quantity
Delta Science Readers Classroom Set (Grades 5-6)   WW538-6350 $359.00
Delta Science Readers - Rocks and Minerals - Reader (Set of 8)   WW538-6078 $42.00
Delta Science Readers Single Copy Set (Grades 5-6)   WW538-6340 $55.00
Delta Science Readers - Rocks and Minerals - Skillbuilders   WW538-6425 $8.95