Ostopowich, Melanie.

The rock cycle / Melanie Ostopowich. - New York : AV2 by Weigl, c2011. - 24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 26 cm. - Earth science .

Includes index.

Studying the rock cycle -- Drift away -- Sedimentary rocks -- Metamorphic rocks -- Rock cycle graphic -- Weathering rocks -- Sediments -- Rock recycling -- Science in action -- Facts about the rock cycle -- What have you learned -- Surfing our earth.

Discusses how rocks change over time, the effects of weathering and erosion on rocks, and how the shifting of tectonic plates affected Earth's structure. Features audio, video, web links, quizzes, activities, and a slide show.

ISBN: 9781605969671 (hc : alk. paper) 1605969672 (hc : alk. paper) 9781605969688 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1605969680 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009050235

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Petrology.
Geochemical cycles.

LC Class. No.: QE432.2 / .O862 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 552