Rocks and Minerals by Dawn Lewis
A Scholastic Level 2 Reader that answers early readers' questions about rocks and mineralsThe whole world is made of rocks The Earth's rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. Did you know that toothpaste contains finely ground rock dust, that the stripes in the Grand Canyon's rocks were once layers of sand at the bottom of the sea, and that robots are examining the rocks on Mars? This Level 2 Reader teaches readers all about the different kind of rocks and minerals, how rocks were shaped, how we use the Earth's mineral resources, and how we can unlock its fossil secrets. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs throughout.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781591980056 |
| ISBN 10 | 1591980054 |
| Title | Rocks and Minerals |
| Author | Dawn Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Creative Teaching Press |
| Year published | 2003-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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