Minerals and the Rock Cycle cover

Minerals and the Rock Cycle

Author: Mattern, Joanne

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1996
Points per Word 0.000251
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book explains the importance of minerals, the substance that makes up all rocks on Earth, and their effect of the rock cycle.

Quick Summary

This book transforms ordinary rocks into mind-blowing treasures by revealing that every mineral is a tiny building block hiding in your backyard, your breakfast table, and even your own teeth. Kids will love seeing how rocks constantly morph through volcanic fire, water erosion, and pressure deep underground, like Earth s own never ending makeover show. If your kid loves the Magic School Bus series or National Geographic Kids books about our planet, they will be totally hooked. Perfect for emerging readers in grades K through 3 (ages 5 to 8) who want to discover the secret science hiding in their own backyards.