Books with title Earth's Rocks and Fossils

This book tells the story of how Scotland's landscape has changed over the last three billion years. Did you know that disappearing oceans, colliding continents and erupting volcanoes were some of the events which helped to shape the countryside we see today? Discover how coal formed from swamps which grew in a tropical climate. Did you know there was an ice age in Scotland that lasted for over two billion years ...and the ice may come back? Find out how to: make your own model volcano which erupts messily ...but safely; see a stalactite and stalagmite grow in just a couple of days; race your way around Scotland, collecting fossils as you go.

Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing by reinforcing key concepts across the science curriculum. The six volumes in Earth Science use clear language and a variety of photographs, illustrations, and diagrams to help students understand the properties of rocks, soils, water, gases, and fossils. Weather, biomes and ecosystems, and earth's core and crust are also covered, making this a comprehensive and indispensable resource. Each book in the series features: - Concepts that support National Science Education Standards (NSES) and state standards- Text developed in consultation with a science curriculum expert- Clear explanations of key scientific concepts- Diagrams, maps, and other illustrations that enhance understanding- A glossary of key terms

This Ever Popular Subject Is Explained In Detail In This Wonderful Book. How The Earth Is Made From Rock, The Three Different Types Of Rock And How They Are Made And Where They Can Be Found. Talks About How Fossils Are Formed From Sediment And What Role That Plays In Helping Us Learn About Life Long Ago. Talks About How These Fossilized Plants And Animals Became The Fossil Fuels That Are So Important To Our Present And Future Life On Earth.

This is an introduction to the rocks that form the landscape around us, as well as the fossils that many of them contain. Readers can discover how to identify different rocks, and how they have formed over thousands of years. They can also find out how fossils form and how to recognize them. Fun projects, such as collecting fossils, allow children to investigate the subject close up.