All about minerals : discovering the building blocks of Earth / Cody Crane ; illustrated by Gary LaCoste.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
What are minerals and how do they form?
What do they look like and where are they found? This book answers these questions and many more about magnificent minerals. From their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth, everything readers need to know is covered!
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Earth's building blocks -- How minerals form -- Identifying minerals -- The BIG truth: Is it a rock or a mineral? -- Finding minerals -- Minerals many uses -- Magnificent mineral facts! -- Think like a scientist -- Grow a stalactite -- True statistics.
What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.
Ages 8-10. Scholastic Inc.
Grades 4-6. Scholastic Inc.