Roma Gans (1894–1996)

Let's Go Rock Collcting is a very effective book whose sole purpose is to teach kids about the different types of rocks. It has clear diagrams and examples and it explains new terms well. The book covers igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and has detailed information on the most common examples of each type ad how to identify them. I like the inclusion of the two children. It makes the book more engaging because it's as if these two kids are telling me all this great information so show more I can start my very own rock collection. show less

This is a really cute and simple way to introduce children to types of rocks! Not only does it touch on how different rocks are formed, but it provides examples of those rocks in photographs. I especially appreciate the tips for collecting rocks, such as what to look for and how to store them. After reading this, I myself and even a little inspired to begin collecting rocks for my classroom! This is a really cute little nonfiction read, and I would recommend it to children who love to show more explore and collect things. show less

This book presented rocks in an interesting format. It was almost convincing the reader to get into rock collecting. It discussed the three types of rocks and how each type is formed. It used illustrations to show how each type of rock was formed, but I found this an effective way of achieving this.
The students enjoyed this book when I read it to them. The were already familiar with the three types of rocks, but these pictures helped them further understand how they are formed. They can't show more wait to get their hands on this book to reread it for themselves. show less

I like this book. The author tries to cover a lot of ground. The geology is pretty good. One misleading statement concerns igneous rocks. The reader is lead to believe igneous rocks are formed from magma beneath the ocean floor when most geologists believe most magma and volcanos form at continental plate edges although some does form at oceanic ridges. Most magma, and rocks formed from magma, does not reach the surface, a fact not covered here due to the short length of the book.

The show more illustration on page 8 and 9 should use the phrase sediment instead of crust. Many would confuse the word crust in this illustration to mean the earth's crust which is rock.

Other than these details, I like the book. Describing the science of geology along with rock collecting seems a good way to foster learning and appreciation of both the outdoor world and science.

The book is targeted at primary school age kids and I agree with that age bracket. This is a good book for children. show less