Provides an overview of sedimentary rocks, discussing their formation, location, identifying characteristics, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.
Limestone is just one of the many interesting kinds of sedimentary rock. This book teaches young readers how sedimentary rock forms, introduces several kinds of sedimentary rock, and explains why sedimentary rock is so important.
An introduction to sedimentary rock, explaining what it is and how it forms, looking at the different landforms created by sedimentary rock, examining the properties of sedimentary rock, and discussing its usefulness to people. Includes diagrams and resources for further study.
Photographs and text describe what sedimentary rocks are, how they are formed and used, and the various kinds of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, and ironstone.
Provides an overview of sedimentary rocks, discussing their formation, location, identifying characteristics, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.