Books with title Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary rock covers almost 75% of Earth’s surface, but as is weathers away it reveals clues about Earth’s past that help us understand our world. This text takes readers inside the layers of sedimentary rock that have covered our planet for millions of years. Readers will read about how these rocks form through compaction and lithification, and how weathering and erosion destroy them. The standards-based text supports elementary science curricula, covering topics such as the many kinds of sedimentary rock, rock identification, and fossils. The text also explores how people use sedimentary rocks, and where on Earth the most beautiful examples are found. Stunning photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes further enhance the learning experience.

Sedimentary rocks are the only type of rocks that contain fossils! But thats not the only reason sedimentary rocks are important. Scientists study the rocks to learn about Earths history, while other people collect the rocks for use in construction, farming, and even art. This title introduces readers to these useful rocks, including information about how to identify them, how they form, and how people use them. Special features, including a profile, an activity, and formation diagrams, help highlight the key features of sedimentary rocks in this title for curious readers. Rocks and minerals are all around us! Not only are they on the ground at our feet, but they make up objects and technologies that we use every day. From granite countertops to tiny crystals found in electronic devices, rocks and minerals help our world run. This fascinating series uses diagrams, comparisons, and hands-on activities to help readers explore the formation and uses of different rocks and minerals.

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.

This guide to sedimentary rocks is part of a series that introduces the main types of rocks and soils, important minerals and their composition and properties. Using a variety of examples and evidence, it explains how and why they occur, and the processes involved in their formation. The uses of rocks, soil and minerals are explored, and how we come into contact with them in everyday life. The series also covers environmental and social issues associated with their extraction and use, such as pollution and the impact of mining on the environment.