Rocks and minerals /
"The whole world is made of rocks1 The Earth' rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. This Level 2 Reader teaches readers all about the different kind of rocks and minera...
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Scholastic Inc.,
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Publisher Address: | New York : |
Publication Dates: | 2015. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Scholastic discover more readers. ;
Level 2 |
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Summary: |
"The whole world is made of rocks1 The Earth' rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. This Level 2 Reader teaches readers all about the different kind of rocks and minerals, how rocks were shaped, how we use the Earth's mineral resources, and how we can unlock its fossil secrets. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs throughout"-- |
Item Description: | Includes index. |
Carrier Form: | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780545839471 0545839475 9780606377577 0606377573 |
Index Number: | QE432 |
CLC: | P58-49 |
Call Number: | P58-49/T888 |
Contents: | Our rocky Earth -- Sparkling gems -- Planet rock -- Igneous rocks -- Sedimentary rocks -- Metamorphic rocks -- Using rocks and minerals -- Glossary -- Index. |