That Rocks!

People all around the world climb mountains, mine minerals, build amazing structures, and lay on sandy beaches. Readers will learn just how much our lives depend on Earth's many different kinds of rocks and minerals. Detailed illustrations and full-color photographs accompany engaging science content in each book. Readers, rock collectors, and budding geologists will mine rock-solid knowledge from fun fact boxes and informative graphic organizers. Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index...
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People all around the world climb mountains, mine minerals, build amazing structures, and lay on sandy beaches. Readers will learn just how much our lives depend on Earth's many different kinds of rocks and minerals. Detailed illustrations and full-color photographs accompany engaging science content in each book. Readers, rock collectors, and budding geologists will mine rock-solid knowledge from fun fact boxes and informative graphic organizers. Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index guide readers in learning to navigate books * Fact boxes offer more information and fascinating facts * Science content supports standards-based science curriculum * Colorful photographs and captions complement text * Graphic organizers aid reader's understanding * Suggested books and websites offer additional learning opportunities