We use minerals every day of our lives. We depend on copper pipes to bring clean, fresh water to our sinks. We look through glass windows made of quartz sand. We turn on a light bulb, and the tungsten filament glows and lights our room. The rubber tires on our bicycles and cars are made with the help of sulfur. Homes and office buildings are built with steel. Our plaster walls are made of gypsum. Minerals are the source of many products and materials.

The World of Minerals & Crystals is a great resource for teachers, mineral club leaders, scouts and museum program directors. This 40-page resource introduces children to minerals, literally from A to Z, and their physical properties, forms and many uses in our everyday lives. The reading/coloring section is followed by a number of fun activities that reinforce the information from the coloring section.

Corundum Carl's Great Crystal Adventure is the newest addition to our collection of mineral books for kids. In this activity book, you will learn about crystallography, the science and study of crystals. And the best part is, you're not alone! Corundum Carl will guide you every step of the way. This book is jam-packed with everything a young mineral collector needs to know about crystals!

Gold is one of the most interesting minerals on earth. And Nugget the Prospector wants to tell you all about it! In this book, Nugget will guide you through the amazing world of gold:

Where is it found?
What does it look like?
Why is it so valuable?

Did you know that one single ounce of gold can be pulled into a single wire 5 miles long?! Or, that gold is used to treat arthritis and some kinds of cancer?! The reading/coloring section is followed by a number of fun activities like crossword puzzles and word finds designed to enhance the learning and the fun.