Author

Contributions

  • National Geographic Society (U.S.) - Contributor

Publication

2004 - National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C, District of Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

8,000 words, Guess

Page Count

32 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC549
  • LCCQE432.2 .P48 2004

Description

Describes the difference between rocks, minerals, and gems. Explains how different types of rock were formed. Describes the properties that are used to identify minerals, and explores different places where rocks and minerals are found. Shows how rocks are used every day, sometimes in new ways.

Subjects

Genres

  • Juvenile literature

Series Statement

  • Earth science
  • Earth science (National Geographic Society (U.S.))

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