rocks, metamorphic

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they were formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses.

An introduction to metamorphic rock, explaining what it is and how it forms, looking at the properties of metamorphic rock and the types of landforms it creates, and discussing its usefulness to people. Includes diagrams and resources for further study.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the various types of metamorphic rocks and how they are formed.

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An introduction to metamorphic rock, explaining what it is and how it forms, looking at the properties of metamorphic rock and the types of landforms it creates, and discussing its usefulness to people. Includes diagrams and resources for further study.

Slate is just one of the many interesting kinds of metamorphic rock. This book teaches young readers how metamorphic rock forms, introduces several kinds of metamorphic rock, and explains why metamorphic rock is so important.

Describes the formation of different types of mountains and metamorphic rock (rocks that change form in the intense heat and pressure of the Earth's interior) and discusses their impact on their environment.

Describes some of the properties and uses of metamorphic rocks.

Describes several kinds of metamorphic rocks, such as marble, quartzite, slate, and schist, covering their formation and properties.