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.