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Igneous rocks

2020
" . . . images accompany information about igneous rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

Metamorphic rocks

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

Rocks and minerals

Introduces the three different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Rocks

An exploration of rocks that describes the three main types, formations and where they are found, the work of geologists, rock cycles, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code J66825, security question "Crystal".

The rock cycle

An introduction to the rock cycle that discusses types of rocks, how it works, weathering, erosion, sediment, fossils, the work of geologists, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code E454830, security question "not".

A look at sedimentary rocks

"Describes sedimentary rocks, how they are formed, how they're used, and their role in the rock cycle"--Provided by publisher.

What is the rock cycle?

Describes the rock cycle and discusses different types of rocks, erosion, fossils, and other related topics.

20 fun facts about rocks and gems

Introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries, and also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation.
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The rock cycle

Introduces the rock cycle and its impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into the three basic forms of rocks, how they are formed, and how they change into each other.
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Metamorphic rocks

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