rocks

"Information about rocks and minerals for children"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces different types of rocks and minerals and where they are found.

Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.

Simple text and photographs describe what rubies look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what emeralds look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Contains experiments that explain how rocks and minerals are formed, what they are made of, and what similarities and differences there are between different kinds.

An introduction to metamorphic rock, explaining what it is and how it forms, looking at the properties of metamorphic rock and the types of landforms it creates, and discussing its usefulness to people. Includes diagrams and resources for further study.

Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.

Explores the science of rocks and fossils, discussing rock types and changes, how fossils form, and fossil dating methods, and looking at the work of paleontologists. Includes a glossary.