rocks

Examines the beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones and provides insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.

Uses photographs to offer a detailed look at different types of rocks and minerals, exploring how they are created and their many uses. Includes a CD-ROM with clip art.

Young readers will learn how to count.

Fourth-grader Jada's best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends. For Jada, rocks are easier to find than friends. Or are they?.

"From the tops of tall mountains to the rocks in the ground beneath our feet, rocks are always slowly changing. How do they do this? Explore the rock cycle to learn how different kinds of rocks change into each other over many years. Follow along with the different ways rocks form and find out what the changes look like up close"--Provided by publisher.

Ricky the Rock is back and starring in a brand new adventure! When Ricky's school teacher gives the class an assignment to write a story using rhymes, Ricky begins to panic - he doesn't know how to rhyme! How will he ever write a lyrical story?.

"Readers learn about rocks and gems through the lens of 20 fun and interesting questions"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks and minerals and explains how rocks and minerals influence every day life.

An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe how rocks are formed, the main components of rocks, rock layers, and the rock cycle; and includes instructions for a related activity.

"Make identification [of rocks and minerals] . . . with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the rock or mineral's distinguishing features, and concise details about its texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to help identify it. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the introduction explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, what equipment is needed for specimen collection, and how to start and organize a collection"--Provided by publisher.