Metamorphic Rocks and the Rock Cycle cover

Metamorphic Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Author: Mattern, Joanne

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1872
Points per Word 0.000267
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book explores metamorphic rocks, part of the rock cycle that create new rocks.

Quick Summary

Discover how rocks deep underground get squished, heated, and transformed into something completely new in this eye-opening look at Earth's hidden magic. Young readers will marvel at the secret world beneath their feet as they learn how mountains, caves, and gemstones are born from this incredible transformation process. If your kid loves the interactive discovery style of the Magic School Bus series, they'll be fascinated by how this book reveals the metamorphic mystery happening all around them. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about science and nature.