Books in A Look at Earth's Rocks series

Minerals are an essential part of the Earth science curriculum since silicate minerals make up more than 90 percent of Earths crust! In order to understand this fact, though, students need to know the difference between minerals and rocks, how minerals form, and how minerals are structured. This book breaks down these topics and more in simple, clear language ideal for struggling readers or those looking to review an important topic. Fact boxes elaborate on difficult concepts and define scientific terms, complementing the main contents curriculum focus and full-color photographs of common minerals.

Erosion has shaped the landscape all over the world. It occurs in small ways every day as wind and water move soil, rock, and other materials from place to place. Readers learn the specifics of how erosion happens and its place in the rock cycle. Full-color photographs showcase the amazing results of erosion from around the world, including waterfalls, canyons, and coastlines. Readers of all levels can use this volume to review or better understand a key area of Earth science through accessible language and simple definitions and explanations.

The science curriculum is full of processes that students need to understand and they can seem complicated when taken as a whole. This volume breaks down the rock cycle step by step, including brief explanations of the three kinds of rocks, erosion, and many key terms. Clear language and simple sentences present the information in an accessible way for readers of all levels. Complete with full-color photographs and a diagram showing the whole process, this book complements classroom learning and offers a great resource for readers in need of review.

One of the primary areas in the Earth science curriculum is learning about the rocks that make up Earths crust. However, remembering each type and how it forms may be a challenge for some. This volume presents readers with a simple but full overview of the formation of sedimentary rock. Full-color photographs display common types of sedimentary rock, including sandstone, shale, and breccia. Including explanations of key terms such as sediment and stratification, the main content and fact boxes will greatly complement classroom learning for readers of all levels.