Provides an overview of sedimentary rocks, discussing their formation, location, identifying characteristics, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.

Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses.

Explains how sedimentary rock is formed and shares information on common types of sedimentary rocks.

Science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with facts and full-color photographs. Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.

"Get ready to get your hands dirty with Metamorphic Rocks. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study metamorphic rocks, and how metamorphic rocks relate to the reader's daily life"--

Surveys various kinds of rocks and minerals and describes how to take samples and set up a laboratory at home.

Discusses the differences between rocks and minerals, their formation and composition, how they are mined, how they are used now, and how they may be used in the future.

Explains the landforms igneous rock creates, how to identify igneous rock, and highlights it's properties and uses.

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.