Cranston Public Library

Think rocks are boring? Hard to like? Kinda just sit there, doing nothing? Why even write a whole book about them?? Bethany Barton will tell you why ... because we wouldn't be here if there were no rocks! From the Grand Canyon to volcanoes to diamonds and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us where we've been and where we're going. With tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts, Bethany Barton introduces younger readers to geology and...

“From pumice to pyrite, sandstone to salt, Earth’s rocks and minerals reveal incredible stories about our planet. Let’s dig in to piles of pebbles, explore caves, and climb mountains!"--Back cover.

Students can discover the fascinating planet we live on as they explore rocks.

"A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning."--

"In this book, young readers learn abut the composition of rocks."--

"This book introduces readers to rocks"--Provided by publisher.

"Rocks and minerals are the building blocks of our world, but there's a . . . variety of these materials, from the roundest gray pond rock to the . . . brilliant and sparkly diamond. Readers will learn about all manner of rocks and minerals, as well as their properties, types, and uses"--

"In this book, readers will learn how water and wind can shape rocks."--

"Rocks are all around us. Some rocks on Earth are 4 billion years old! But what are they made of? What are the different types of rock? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience to encourage deeper understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards." --

"Within the rock cycle, the formation of metamorphic rock can be the most confusing. It s not only formed from existing rock, but also can be formed in a few different ways. Readers learn the basics of metamorphic rock, including how to tell the difference between foliated and non-foliated varieties. The main content addresses key points of the Earth science curriculum using accessible language and brief, clear explanations, which make this book helpful...