Rocks and Minerals

by Green, Dan

Series:Scholastic Discover More

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AR Book Level
7.2
AR Points
2
Word Count
14,333
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
164343 EN

About this book

Through vivid full-color photographs and clear explanatory text, the book takes readers on a tour of the geological forces that create, reshape, and break down rocks. It presents galleries of common rocks, minerals, and gems, offering guidance on how to recognize and collect them. The author explains key concepts such as the rock cycle, mineral properties, and the impact of erosion and pressure on Earth's surface. The guide is aimed at middle-grade readers who want to understand the science behind the stones around them.

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