An introduction to metamorphic rock, explaining what it is and how it forms, looking at the properties of metamorphic rock and the types of landforms it creates, and discussing its usefulness to people. Includes diagrams and resources for further study.
Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.
Explores the science of rocks and fossils, discussing rock types and changes, how fossils form, and fossil dating methods, and looking at the work of paleontologists. Includes a glossary.
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".
An introduction to minerals that discusses different types, how they are identified, where they are found, common uses, and other related topics. www.av2books.com (book code S917135, security question "dull".
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".
