Rocks and minerals

Rice, William B. (Author). Sally Ride Science (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Rocks are found everywhere on Earth and come in various sizes, shapes, colors, and textures. Some can be used to build roads, while others are used for making jewelry and glass. Rocks like coal can make electricity to heat buildings. Rocks can also hold fossils, which tell scientists about life long ago. Rocks can even help keep people healthy through vitamins and minerals.

Record details

ISBN: 9780756539573 (lib. bdg.) :
ISBN: 0756539579 (lib. bdg.) :
Physical Description: print
40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: 1st hardcover ed.
Publisher: Mankato, MN : Compass Point Books, 2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 38) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Right beneath your feet -- Igneous rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Metamorphic rock -- Rocks : are they important? -- Minerals and gemstones -- Minerals : what are they good for?
Target Audience Note:	IG 900 Lexile.