minerals

Readers will learn how minerals form, how scientists identify and classify them, where they can be found, and how they are mined from the earth.

This book explains the science behind the rock cycle and the formation of igneous rocks.

Presents general information about rocks, minerals, and gems, covering how they form, some different types, extraterrestrial rocks, and the unusual characteristics of some rocks.

Discusses the different minerals on Earth.

Presents a full-color field guide to rocks, minerals, and gems, with information about identification, how they form, some different types, unusual characteristics, and more.

An introduction to minerals, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

"Readers are taken through experiments to learn more about the properties of rocks and minerals"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to the rocks and minerals of North America, covering fossils, and gems & landforms, with photographs, illustrations and diagrams, and key facts.

Explores minerals and rocks, including how minerals combine to form rocks, three main types of rocks, and how people use rocks and minerals.