"From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety of rocks on Earth and how they move through the rock cycle"--

"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...

Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.

Identifies rocks and minerals and provides fundamental geological information.

From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.

Mighty Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today.

"Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are far more rare-and thus more expensive-than salt! In this text, readers learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form, how minerals are identified, how minerals are used, and more. Informative and interesting text presents readers with science content in a fun way. A graphic organizer shows how different minerals are identified, while fact boxes provide readers...

A survey of the earth's rocks and minerals explores some of the ways they have been transformed into usable materials from talcum powder to silver jewelry, in a reference complemented by a bonus activity suggestion.