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Provdes an introduction to the world of rocks, detailing their characteristics and examining how various types form. Includes full-color illustrations.

An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals pairs photography with storybook descriptions to teach children about a wide selection of rocks and minerals, each accompanied by a photograph and an illustration.

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

Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.

Text and illustrations introduce different kinds of rocks and fossils, including how they are formed and where they can be found. Includes activities.

Describes the formation and appearance of rocks, changes they can undergo, and how to start a collection.

Details the sedimentary rocks, including breccia, conglomerate, and halite, that are found around the Earth, and explains how they are formed, where they are found, and how they are utilized.

Dig down and discover amazing treasures right under your feet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals for children aged 5-9. See how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for them. Plus, with activities such as 'A Safe Path' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young...

"Get ready to get your hands dirty with Igneous Rocks. 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 igneous rocks, and how igneous rocks relate to the reader's daily life"-- Publisher's description.