"100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"-- Provided by publisher.

"This title covers what an igneous rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.

"Rocks may seem like boring, static objects--until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's ... illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them"--Amazon.com.

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

"This book introduces readers to rocks"-- Provided by publisher.

"From gemstones to fossils and beyond, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals for grade school readers. In this book, readers will explore the substances that make up our Earth through comic illustrations and hilarious characters. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is a perfect introduction and ready reference,...

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.

"Children love rocks. Rocks appear in jacket pockets, on windowsills, in the car, in their hiding places, and most often, in their little grips. Rocks are universal--they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities--making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is...

A basic introduction to metamorphic rocks covers what they are, the different types, and how they change.