Rocks and Minerals (Spotlights)

by Neil Curtis

Most of us take for granted the Earth's crust, the thin outer layer of the planet that forms the continents and ocean floors. Formed 4.5 billion years ago, and still moving and growing today, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750014164
• ISBN13: 9780750014168
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Simon Schuster
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A fine and wonderfully illustrated guide.

This illustrated guide provides a fine reference which blends identification with descriptions of rocks and minerals and basic geology facts for grades 4-5. From the volcanic action which creates special rocks to the effects of weather on the geologic environment, Spotlights: Rocks and Minerals provides many basic concepts supplemented by fine color photos.