National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals

From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader introduces young readers to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling.

Rocks may look plain on the outside, but there's more to them than meets the eye! Some are colorful and some are as hard as steel. Learn all about minerals, fossils, gemstones, and more in this Level 2 reader, filled with cool photos and kid-friendly text. Kids who love science and the outdoors will enjoy this informative and fun reader.

NGK Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids reading independently or with only occasional adult help. They feature longer sentences and more complex vocabulary.

Looking for more Level 2 Readers for your child? There's a whole world to explore! Check out:
- Coral Reefs (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
- Volcanoes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
- Night Sky (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

KATHY WEIDNER ZOEHFELD is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and University of Michigan Ann Arbor where she decided to put her science degrees to use by writing nonfiction books for kids. Since then she has written over 60 natural science and history books for young readers, and been awarded honors by the NSTA/CBC, the NCSS/CBC, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Library Association, the IRA/CBC Children’s Choice. When she’s not reading, researching, writing, or editing, Kathy loves to spend her free time exploring, doing field work, and preparing fossils in the laboratory for her local natural history museums.