Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

This title introduces young readers to silver, the most conductive metal on earth! Learn how silver is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The many uses of silver are examined, from industrial applications in products such as computers and electric switches to medicines and antiseptic clothing! See how artisans such as silversmiths and lapidaries use silver to create beautiful and useful jewelry and wares....

"This ever-popular subject explains in detail how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth."--

"This book provides a simple and fun introduction to minerals, discussing different minerals, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing minerals can be: from ruby crystals and stalagmites and stalactites in caves to talcum powder."--Amazon.com.

This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.

"In this book, young readers will learn about one of nature's mysterious, hidden creations - caves! Engaging, easy-to-read text describes how natural processes build solution caves, lava tubes, and sea caves. Fascinating formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones are introduced, as well as cave animals, cave exploration, safety, and conservation. Facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are also included. Big Buddy...

"In this book, young readers will learn about one of nature's most incredible earth-shaping forces - erosion! Engaging, easy-to-read text describes how weathering and erosion work hand-in-hand to break apart rocks, carve out valleys, and wear down mountaintops. Harmful effects of erosion, such as landslides and gullies, are also introduced, as well as conservation and land protection. Facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are also...

"Geopedia is a brief compendium of geological facts and lore, by the award-winning author of Timefulness."-- "A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries--from Acasta gneiss to Zircon--this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.Geoscientists...

"With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich areas' of Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the areas' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs. Rockhounding Delaware, Maryland, and Washington...