Washoe County Library System

Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.

Learn fun facts about rocks and minerals.

Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.

First-person riddles present information about various rocks and minerals, including sandstone, chalk, slate, and petrified wood.

Describes the nature, growth, identification, and rating of minerals.

This book describes how rocks and minerals are formed by geological processes, and how they are used in our lives.

Describes what minerals are, where they are found, how they are mined, and how they are used.

A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.

"A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning"--