rocks

Text and photographs provides a brief introduction to rocks and how they form.

Illustrations and simple text in speech balloons present a story about a little girl and her pet rock.

"Beginning readers are introduced to the rock cycle, how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form, where we can find them on Earth, and how people use them in everyday life"--Provided by publisher.

On a backpacking trip with her aunt and uncle, a young girl collects rocks while hiking in the forest, by the river, and at the lake, but when her pack becomes too heavy to carry, she finds the perfect solution.

"Pony has a surprise for Dog--a pet rock! Dog would have preferred a T-Rex, or a moose, or a cow for a pet, but Pony says if Dog gives the pet rock a name, Dog will like it more. Dog names his pet rock Lulu the T-Rex and says it likes to eat ponies! Uh-oh. Will Dog and Pony and Lulu learn to get along?"--Amazon.

"A stone is not just a stone: a stone is a story. Embark on a journey across time to see how one stone can change and transform, from magma under Earth's crust, to the sand swept up by a rushing river, to the very heart of the tallest mountain. Watch what happens when rain, ice, and wind mold this rock into something new, something you might even hold in your hand--something full of endless possibility"--Provided by publisher.

"Written by a top mineralogist, this essential guidebook for young readers introduces key geological and scientific concepts and delves into the main features of minerals and rocks"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the wide variety of rocks on Earth. Alongside different categories of rocks and minerals, readers will learn about the rock cycle, how rocks form, and how different minerals are used"--Amazon.

"This title introduces the rock cycle, with simple explanations, fun examples of where to see different types of rock, and infographics"--Amazon.

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