The simple science of rocks /

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by James, Emily,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: A+ books. Simply science. Physical details: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Petrology --Juvenile literature. | Geology --Juvenile literature. | Rocks --Juvenile literature. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Spring Park Elementary School 552 JAM Available

Ages 4-8.

K to grade 3.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

The scoop on rocks -- What are rocks made of? -- Igneous rocks -- Sedimentary rocks -- Metamorphic rocks -- What are rocks used for? -- Experiment.

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.