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.
Explores such aspects of rocks as their location, how they are formed, what they are made of, their appearance, how they can be dated, and their changing nature.
A discussion of sedimentary rocks, describing the types of sedimentary rocks, the natural forces that contribute to their formation, how they are used, and what can be learned from the study of sedimentary rocks. Includes experiments.
