Kiowa County Public Library District

Explains how minerals form, what their physical properties are, and what information they reveal about the Earth's past.

"From sidewalk chalk to the Grand Canyon, sedimentary rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dig into the layers of sediment built up over millions of years to make these rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form and change, find out what they look like up close, and explore some of the most famous and fascinating sedimentary rocks. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--

Learn amazing facts about rocks, gems, and the Earth itself.

Describes the properties, characteristics, and distinguishing features of mroe than 500 rocks and minerals around the world and includes a color photograph of each specimen.

Provides an overview of minerals including how they are formed, their characteristics, common kinds of minerals and their uses, and amazing mineral facts.

Profiles rocks, minerals, and plant and animal fossils, with in-depth descriptions of their qualities and properties, an introduction to how rocks and fossils form, and how they are classified.

This book introduces rocks and minerals, presenting information on kinds of rocks, fossils, minerals, and more.

Describes how rocks and minerals are made, where you can find them, and gives identification details.