Describes how igneous rocks are formed, the different forms they take, where they can be found on Earth, and how humans use them for building purposes.
Rocks are all around us, and all kids have picked them up to study their different shapes and sizes. This book gives kids the tools to know what they are looking at when they do so. It offers tips on
Rocks look solid and stable, but the volcanoes in which some rocks are created and the earthquakes that rearrange rocks are incredibly dramatic. This book explains what causes volcanoes and earthquake
Tree roots splitting a rock apart is an example of weathering, while a glacier pulling rocks along in its path is erosion. This informative book offers many examples of these two processes and outline
People have long been captivated by the beauty of gems, from diamonds and sapphires to rubies and emeralds. Kids will be interested to know how these precious rocks form. Through this helpful book, yo