TY - BOOK AU - Faust,Daniel R. TI - Layers of stone: how Earth's biggest caves formed T2 - Earth's history through rocks SN - 9781725301528 PY - 2020///] CY - New York PB - PowerKids Press KW - Caves KW - Juvenile literature KW - Speleology KW - Geology, Structural KW - Landforms KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - Includes index; Not just some hole in the ground -- Layers everywhere -- Water on the rocks -- Homes, temples, and graves -- What a drip -- Catch a wave -- Let it flow -- Ice to meet you -- Deposits, columns, and climate -- What's a spelunker? -- Saving caves N2 - "People have used caves for shelter, tombs, and religious sites for thousands of years. Despite this familiarity, caves still hold a sense of mystery and danger. This title dives deep beneath Earth's surface to explore how the world's largest caves formed, as well as what caves can teach us about Earth's past and the forces that are shaping our planet's future. Age-appropriate text with a strong STEM focus is supported by full-color photographs and a glossary of new or unfamiliar terms. Sidebars, fact boxes, and graphic organizers provide additional information on this fascinating topic."-- ER -