Examines how rock is made and how it got the way it is today. Children will follow a little rock's journey from the core of the Earth into the hands of a very lucky little boy.

This book describes how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are formed and the forces that continue to change a rock's appearance.

"Get ready to get your hands dirty with The Rock Cycle. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study the rock cycle, and how the rock cycle relates to the reader's daily life"--

Rocks and minerals are the building blocks of our world, but there's a huge and fascinating variety of these materials, from the roundest gray pond rock to the most brilliant and sparkly diamond. Readers will learn about all manner of rocks and minerals, as well as their properties, types, and uses. Color photos and diagrams allow curious geologists in training to study rocks and minerals in detail, while hands-on activities and projects will encourage...

This title covers what a metamorphic rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle.--

A guide to the identification of common rocks and minerals.

An introduction to sedimentary rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics.

Discover how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks live, die and are reborn as part of the never-ending rock cycle.

Discusses the nature, significance, and uses of rocks, how they can change over time, and what they can reveal about the Earth and its history.

Explains the characteristics of different kinds of rock and shows how to clearly identify them; describes how to clean, polish, and house rocks; and introduces ways to paint them to make them more fun.