The Simple Science of Rocks

by Emily James

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496621894
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Simply Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	38 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

The Scoop on Rocks 4

What Are Bocks Made Of? 8

Igneous Rocks 10

Sedimentary Rocks 14

Metamorphic Rock 20

What Are Rocks used For? 24

Make Rock Layers 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Easy-to-read, fact-filled text and clear photos will engage kids while making a complex topic accessible for pre-readers and early readers. Common Core questions and hands-on experiments in each book encourage analysis and understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.