Bibliograph

Rocks and minerals, all the latest facts from the field, Ruth Strother ; with the National Geographic Explorer Dr. Sarah Stamps

Type

Label

Rocks and minerals, all the latest facts from the field, Ruth Strother ; with the National Geographic Explorer Dr. Sarah Stamps

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rocks and minerals

Oclc number

1044776909

Responsibility statement

Ruth Strother ; with the National Geographic Explorer Dr. Sarah Stamps

Series statement

Absolute expert

Sub title

all the latest facts from the field

Summary

From amethysts and tanzanite to the sparkling geodes and erupting volcanoes, get the latest geological insights and intel straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and geophysicist Dr. Sarah Stamps. Ready to go on a rocking great adventure? Travel across the globe to find out how the Earth formed so YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up close to the layers of rock beneath the Earth's surface. Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock cycles. Dig into sparkling crystals, quartz, diamonds, and other glorious gems. On the hunt for incredible rocks and minerals, you'll mine the depths of our planet and venture into the Earth's core. Geology comes alive in this cool book, filled with special features, sidebars, wacky trivia, and more. --, Publisher's description

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor