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

"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"-- Provided by publisher.

Tired of sitting all day on the Nature Finds shelf in Room 214, a rock named Rick escapes the classroom for the great outdoors, only to discover that sometimes the greatest adventure in life is friendship.

A young girl, still reeling from her dog's death, finds solace while picking up stones on the beach during her family's vacation.

Identifies various kinds of rocks one can find in nature and outlines their characteristics. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

Introduces the three main types of rocks and how they were formed and offers tips for starting a rock collection.

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...

A child rhapsodizes about rocks from big to small and precious to commonplace.

Mixes science and art to bring the world of geology to life, with wacky characters to explain the things that form the foundations of our planet including rocks, gems, crystals, fossils, and more.

When a young Tanzanian girl gets a new baby brother, she finds a rock, which she names Eva, and makes it her baby doll.