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Julie the Rockhound
By Karwoski, Gail Langer & Downey, Lisa
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-97649-437-9
- Publisher
- Sylvan Dell Publishing
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2007
Gr 1-3 While exploring the hillside behind her new house, Julie finds a sparkly clear rock that her dad identifies as a crystal. He knows that it is made of quartz, that it comes from a vein in the ground, and that all crystals grow and have the same shape even if they are different sizes. While Julie is unfamiliar with technical terms such as "silicon dioxide" and "veins,"...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
A girl finds quartz near her home, prompting a lesson in mineralogy from her knowledgeable father. Although accurate and true to the ex...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
