geology

Readers will go on a journey through some of the most exciting discoveries and achievements made by scientists.

"Introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form. Real-world examples bring to life igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. Color photographs will draw in readers while the easy-to-read text breaks down complex concepts. A diagram of the rock cycle ties everything together and a geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form. Learn about key fossil finds, scientists who made . . . discoveries and contributions to the study of fossils, and how we use fossils today in the form of fossil fuels. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

". . . [Provides] an overview of different geological disciplines, . . . the everyday problems these scientists must solve, and [the] tools and methods they use"--Provided by publisher.

" . . . images accompany information about sedimentary rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how metamorphic rocks form, and the different types of metamorphic rocks. Includes a diagram, color photographs, a glossary, and online resources.

"Mount Everest, Earth's tallest mountain over sea level, formed about 40 million to 50 million years ago when prehistoric continents split and collided. This process was made possible by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates. In this book, readers will learn more about how the movement of these tectonic plates helped form the Himalayas, including Everest"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning"--Provided by the publisher.

"Mount Everest, Earth's tallest mountain over sea level, formed about 40 million to 50 million years ago when prehistoric continents split and collided. This process was made possible by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates. In this book, readers will learn more about how the movement of these tectonic plates helped form the Himalayas, including Everest. Breathtaking photos provide readers with visual correlations to the text, while fact boxes and sidebars supplement the main text."--Provided by publisher.