| Edition |
1st hardcover ed. |
| Descript |
40 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Mission, science |
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Mission, science.
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| Audience |
IG900L Lexile |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 6.0 1 1 123684 |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 38) and index. |
| Contents |
Right beneath your feet -- Igneous rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Metamorphic rock -- Rocks : are they important? -- Minerals and gemstones -- Minerals : what are they good for? |
| Summary |
Rocks are found everywhere on Earth and come in various sizes, shapes, colors, and textures. Some can be used to build roads, while others are used for making jewelry and glass. Rocks like coal can make electricity to heat buildings. Rocks can also hold fossils, which tell scientists about life long ago. Rocks can even help keep people healthy through vitamins and minerals. |
| Subject |
Rocks -- Juvenile literature.
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Minerals -- Juvenile literature.
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| Add Author |
Sally Ride Science (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780756539573 (library binding) |
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0756539579 (library binding) |
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