Marie and the Minerals (Surinamese children's books)

Marie and the Minerals In Marie and the Minerals, meet an Indigenous girl who writes about nature’s secrets for her studies. She loves nature and often walks in the forest to admire the mountains, rocks, valleys, and rivers full of fast-flowing water. All those mountains and rocks have their own stories. And they are full of minerals! While walking through the forest, Marie discovers a special secret about minerals near the big mountains. Geologist Nicole Kioe-A-Sen helped with the story by sharing her scientific knowledge. This engaging geology book introduces children to earth science through storytelling while encouraging curiosity about the natural world. Every page in the storybook combines imagination with age-appropriate scientific knowledge, making educational learning both enjoyable and memorable. The book supports reading and language development while introducing children to simple geology vocabulary. About the Author Jo-Ann Monsels was born on June 17, 1990. On April 12, 2021, she founded the Kinderuniversiteit Suriname after a pilot project with children’s lectures. Today, the Kinderuniversiteit has grown to two campuses within the unique culture of South Paramaribo. It offers regular children’s lectures in different districts and exchange programs with Curaçao and Bonaire. The author’s first three books have also been translated into Papiamentu and are available in Curaçao and Bonaire. Inside this engaging picture book, readers will discover: • An exciting adventure inspired by the forests and mountains of Suriname • Easy-to-understand explanations about rocks and minerals for kids • Interesting facts about granite, volcano action, magma, lava, erosion, gemstones, and rocks • A fun introduction to geology for kids through storytelling • Beautiful illustrations that bring science, geography, and exploration to life • A meaningful children’s book that encourages observation, curiosity, discovery, and learning Whether you're looking for STEM books for kids, children's picture books, a rocks and minerals book, or engaging kids’ science books, Marie and the Minerals offers an enjoyable reading experience that inspires children to ask questions, explore the world around them, and discover the remarkable stories hidden inside the earth. It is an excellent choice for families, classrooms, and homeschool materials. Ideal for young explorers who enjoy kids’ storybooks, picture books, nature books for kids, and educational stories that make science fun and accessible for developing readers. Marie and the Minerals is suitable for children from grade 3 and up. The story is easy to read, teaches simple geology words, and has a strong message.
ASIN: B0H1567SF5
VSKU: BVV.B0H1567SF5.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Monsels, Jo-Ann
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.