rocks

Contains a collection of illustrated photographs depicting rocks and minerals in their natural state as well as in informative cross-section views.

An introductory guide to mineral and rock collecting, with illustrations and descriptions of minerals, divided into classifications of metallic and non-metallic minerials, and igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, providing identifying information about each specimen's distinctive features, appearance, color, occurrence, along with interesting facts; includes information on home and field equipment, and how to catalog the collection.

Readers will learn about the fascinating stories behind fossils and how they are preserved.

Did you know that rocks are sorted into three main groups? These groups are called igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Discover more interesting facts about this material.

Full-color photographs and simple text describe how minerals are formed, different kinds of rocks, and how they change.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to various types of rocks and how they are formed.

"An elementary exploration of landslides, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as the 2013 Indian landslides"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to minerals, explaining what they are, examining the rock cycle, discussing types of minerals and their identification, looking at the uses of minerals, and including tips on rock collecting and finding minerals.

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

"Introduces the reader to different types of rocks"-- Provided by publisher.