These GeoBytes Rock

Our new GeoBytes collection are great for holiday and birthday gifts for children and adults who like to collect rocks and fossils.

What Would You Do With A Limestone Rock?

Limestone is another very popular rock here at Mini Me Geology.

Do You Have a Sandstone or a Quartzite?

Quartzites are metamorphic rocks that were once quartz sandstones.

What Would You Do With A Sandstone Rock?

Sandstone is one of the most popular rocks here at Mini Me Geology.

11 Tips to Encourage Your Kids to Learn About and Love Science

Teach children at a young age how wonderful and fascinating science can be and you will have a child who is a life-long learner.

Why is science education important for kids?

Science education sometimes takes a back seat these days with the push of reading and math being so strong. But, science is a part of our daily life. Everything we do and deal with in life is science from cooking, playing ball, growing a garden and understanding how technologies work to watching a rain storm. Understanding science helps kids appreciate and relate to the world around them.

The Earth’s Biggest Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs include some of the largest land animals ever to roam the Earth. The Age of Dinosaurs began approximately 245 million years ago. A mass extinction 65 million years ago ended the reign of these creatures.

Rock Salt or Halite – It’s one Great Mineral

Salt is a common evaporite mineral that exists around the world and is often called halite or rock salt. The mineral is very soft in relation to other minerals and can form nice crystal shapes.

Find Your Career Path – Cool Jobs in Geology

Geology is a fascinating study of the Earth. One of the most appealing aspects of the field is the many different Field Geologist Collecting Samplingtypes of careers that you can have with a degree in geology.

New Igneous Rocks – Volcanic Ash and Graphic Granite

We have two new igneous samples for you – graphic granite and volcanic ash. Check them out today. Both of these samples make great additions to your collection!