petrology

Presents information on collecting and identifying rocks and minerals, with sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem, and rock-forming minerals, and on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

This book introduces identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and describes their many uses.

An introduction to mineralogy and the study of rocks, minerals, and soils.

Photographs, diagrams, and illustrations describe the various types of rocks that make up the rock cycle, how rocks are formed, how the rock cycle is linked with Earth's other cycles, and the importance to the Earth's environment.

Illustrations and simple text describe the three types of rocks including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and how these and various minerals are formed.

Presents an introduction to the rock cycle, providing information on how molten lava from the earth's core is transformed into a piece of rock in a little boy's hand.

Presents a short study of the various rocks and minerals found in the earth and discusses sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, how they are formed, man's uses for certain types of rocks, and fossils found in rocks.

In graphic novel format, explores igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock, discusses the rock cycle and uses of rock, and highlights the scientists who study rocks.

An introduction to rocks and minerals using 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and maps, covering topics from the history of geology to minerals in the home.