minerals

Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils.

Details the ways in which the Earth's many minerals and natural resources are harvested and used to create such everyday items as TVs, cars, metal, plastic, and glass. Features pop-ups, tabs, and wheels throughout that give the reader an interactive, hands-on experience.

The rocks you see everyday can be grouped into different types, like igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks.

Presents information, anecdotes, and humor in an entertaining package of live-action photography and stunning video footage about rocks and minerals.

Provides a close-up view of various types of rocks and minerals and describes their origins, the effects they have on the landscape, and how they have been used.

Introduces students in grades two through six to rocks and minerals, discussing the uses, properties, and formation of rocks, and including activities.