Summary: Explores the make-up of the planet, Earth's outer layer, from its formation to the ongoing creation of rock in its landscape. This book helps readers learn how to unravel the histories of rocks and identify the minerals that make them
Kids will gravitate to Steve Tomecek's humorously illustrated guide, which surveys the earth's astounding variety of rocks and minerals and the fascinating ways people have transformed them into usable materials. From talcum powder to silver jewelry, it all comes from inside this great big rock we live on.
Discusses features of rock including how it is manufactured and made into useful products that are used everyday.
Targeted to rock-crazy kids, this bold book is more energetic, more visually exciting, and more fun than anything else on the market--and with more information, too! Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of information made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation.
In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory.
Igneous rock has a dramatic beginning - it requires red-hot volcanic activity. This book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot, molten rock cools.
Have you ever really thought about rocks? Rocks are everywhere. They are under our feet, in our walls and even in outer space. Rocks are really amazing! - Publisher
From the centre of the earth to the tops of the mountains, from solid slabs to sparkling sapphires, rocks, well, rock! Explore how rocks are formed, what we use them for and how beautiful they can be in the bright and fascinating infographic title. - Publisher
