petrology

Discusses the ongoing changing of rocks known as rock cycles and how different types of rocks are formed.

Presents a short study of weathering and erosion in connection to the rock cycle, and describes the elements that cause erosion, how erosion changes the earth's surface, and the important of weathering to the study of the earth.

A pocket guide which identifies specimens of rocks, minerals, and gems, explains their economic importance and describes their uses.

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.

An introduction to metamorphic rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

An introduction to igneous rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

"Discusses the properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and how they are formed, as well as how plates shift on the earth's surface to create mountains and volcanoes. Includes diagrams to present the many geologic cycles rocks go through"--Provided by publisher.

Examines in depth the general properties as well as the three major categories of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Discusses our planet's rocks, what they are made of, how they change, the different kinds, and their uses.

Provides one hundred facts about Earth's rocks and minerals, and includes illustrations, cartoons, and quizzes.