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“Collecting Rocks”
U.S. Geological Survey
Rachel M. Barker

Abstract: The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.

Source: General Interest Publications of the U.S. Geologic Survey, (http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip, 1997)


Lexile Level: TBD
       
Origin: American
       
Genre: Non-fiction
Reading Level: 9.8        Language: English        File Name: 4123
Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.2.4: The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts.

LA.D.2.4: The student understands the power of language.

LA.E.1.4: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.


Theme: Nature, Science
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