minerals

Presents illustrated facts on rocks and minerals, covering the geologic forces that create the different kinds, their variety and characteristics, and their collection and use throughout history, and includes hands-on explorations.

An illustrated introduction to rocks and minerals describing the different types, their creation, and how they are used.

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

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

A book for middle schoolers with safe, practical earth science experiments they can perform at home.

Teaches young readers about minerals, and how scientists study them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

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.

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

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.