| Description |
32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm |
| Series |
The rock cycle |
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Rock cycle.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Contents |
What is a mineral? -- Elements and minerals -- What makes a mineral a mineral? -- The importance of minerals. |
| Summary |
Analyzing texture, consistency, and hardness, this book discusses minerals in depth, even including what elements are in them and where they can be found. Full-page photos illustrate the differences between minerals and show readers just how fun geology can be! Diagrams, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites, Chapter Notes. |
| Audience |
3456 Childrens Plus, Inc. |
|
Q Fountas and Pinnell. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR RL 5.5 0.5 182245 PCMS. |
| Subject |
Geochemical cycles.
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|
Minerals.
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| ISBN |
0766073092 |
|
9780766073098 |
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