Igneous Rocks: From Fire to Stone cover

Igneous Rocks: From Fire to Stone

Author: Stille, Darlene R.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.8
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 6083
Points per Word 0.000164
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This informational book explores igneous rocks, explaining how they form from cooled magma and lava. It examines the characteristics of different types of igneous rocks and where they are found around the world. The book also discusses the various uses of igneous rocks in everyday life and their geological importance.

Quick Summary

Get ready to journey deep inside Earth where liquid fire transforms into dazzling crystals, glowing glass, and powerful stones that tell our planet's explosive story. Young readers will discover how mountains grow from magma, why some rocks sparkle like jewels, and how ancient civilizations used volcanic fire to shape tools and buildings that still stand today. If your kid loves the hands-on experiments and mind-blowing facts in "National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals," they'll be totally hooked on this stone-cold journey. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who love science, nature, or any book that makes learning feel like an expedition.