rock-forming minerals

"Introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

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

Offers children an introduction to minerals, rocks, and soil, explaining how they are formed, where they can be found, how to identify them, and what they are used for.