Books in That Rocks! series

The visual effects weather has on the form of our planet are as subtle as a roads potholes following a tough winter and an overflowing stream during a spring storm. Readers are introduced to the basic concepts of weathering and erosion in an accessible, fun way that supports the science curriculum. Descriptive fact boxes build on essential science content throughout the book, aided by colorful photographs and real-life examples.

Sedimentary rocks are the most visible kind of rock on Earth. They are the pebbles on your favorite hiking trail and the sand on the beaches of Hawaii. Readers will enjoy learning about how these unique rocks form through accessible science content and a simple graphic organizer. Colorful photographs provide examples of sedimentary rocks around the world, while helpful fact boxes highlight even more interesting information.

Metamorphic rocks have a story to tellformed from other kinds of rock, including other metamorphic rock, these rocks have been through a change in temperature, pressure, or physical stress that has made them look different. Sometimes even their whole chemical makeup is changed. Readers will be fascinated by the ways metamorphic rock can change, and a helpful graphic organizer details the process. Full-color photographs and fun fact boxes will further engage readers with science content that supports the curriculum.

The polished gems set in necklaces, rings, and earrings are often beautiful and valuabletheyre also minerals. Readers are introduced to how minerals form through accessible science content and fun fact boxes that cover this standard science curriculum area in an engaging way. Brilliant photographs of mineral crystals augment information about identifying minerals using streak and hardness.

Whether formed deep underground or created following a volcanic eruption, igneous rocks earn their nickname as fire rocks. Readers will learn exciting facts about the many kinds of rocks that emerge from the superhot melted rock found beneath Earths surface. This book includes age-appropriate content that will enhance the science curriculum through fascinating fact boxes, full-color photographs, and a graphic organizer detailing the process of igneous rock formation.