| Description |
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Let's rock! |
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Let's rock.
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| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Contents |
The origins of igneous rocks -- The Earth's structure -- On the plates -- Eruptions in action -- Igneous rock formation -- Sticking out -- Staying inside -- Big-time basalt -- Great granite -- The mineral effect -- Super silicates -- Quality quartz -- The human touch. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Summary |
Igneous rock has a dramatic beginning--it requires red-hot volcanic activity. This fact-filled book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot, molten rock cools. |
| Study Program |
ACCELERATED READER LG RL 5.9 1.0 140547 GNET |
| Form |
Issued also in an electronic format. |
| Subject |
Igneous rocks -- Juvenile literature.
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Petrology -- Juvenile literature.
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Magmatism -- Juvenile literature.
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Igneous rocks.
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Petrology.
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Magmatism.
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Roches ignees -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
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| ISBN |
9780778772286 (reinforced lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
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0778772284 (reinforced lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
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9780778772330 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0778772330 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9781427195227 (electronic (PDF)) |
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1427195226 (electronic (PDF)) |
| Standard No. |
NLC 20109041267 |
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NZ1 13498797 |
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