"From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety of rocks on Earth and how they move through the rock cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces rocks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Everything you need to become a real rock hound! The world of rocks and minerals is massive, amazing, and full of cool new things to discover! A true identification guide for young geologists, My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals helps you learn the skills you need to collect, identify, and catalogue your own treasures. Not only does this book teach you all about rocks and minerals, but it also gives you step-by-step guidelines for testing...

"In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--Provided by publisher.

"Describes minerals, how they are formed and how they are used"--

First-person riddles present information about various rocks and minerals, including sandstone, chalk, slate, and petrified wood.

In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems , readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which...