Rocks and Minerals

By Dana Meachen Rau

Nature mixes ingredients to make a wide variety of rocks and minerals and then shapes and changes them over time. Look inside to learn more about the forces that change them and how they fit into our world. The Real World Science series provides a hands-on approach to science. It examines basic concepts, supported by student activities and exercises that will engage students in the processes and skills that are essential to scientific discovery and learning. Other titles in the series include: A Changing Earth Animals Earth's Biomes Ecosystems Electricity and Magnetism Matter Plants Protecting Ecosystems Soil To guide your reading, look for these notes that will help build the understanding and skills you'll need in the 21st century. Look for the following margin notes: Learning & Innovation Skills You need to learn about lots of things, but you also need to learn how to learn. These notes give you hints about how to use what you know in better and more creative ways. 21st Century Content You study reading, math, science, and social studies. You also need to learn about the world of work and your community. These notes tell you about business and money. They also give you ideas about how you can help yourself, your community, and the world. Life & Career Skills These notes tell you about skills you will use throughout your life. They give you ideas about how to work well with others, make good decisions, and achieve your goals in life. Book jacket.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602794634
• ISBN13: 9781602794634
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8