An introduction to sedimentary rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.
discovering the common history of rocks, planets, and people
Shubin, Neil
2013
Shubin shows how the entirety of the universe's fourteen-billion-year history can be seen in our bodies as he moves from our very molecular composition--a result of stellar events at the origin of our solar system--through the workings of our eyes.
"Get ready to get your hands dirty with The Rock Cycle. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study the rock cycle, and how the rock cycle relates to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
This engaging book explores the rock cycle with diagrams and detailed photographs illustrating the movement of rocks through their various states, including magma-formed igneous rock, metamorphic rock such as marble, and layered sedimentary rocks that build up over time.
The rock cycle is a never ending process of rock formation and the breaking down of rocks. Chapters explain the classification of rocks and their place in the rock cycle as well as how rocks form and break down through erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through engaging text and graphic organizers about minerals, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
