Learn about types of minerals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Author/Illustrator biography Index Glossary of key words. Did you know that scientists are using crystal shapes to design medicine? Or that the igneous rock pumice helps to make concrete light in weight? Even though rocks and minerals can be found almost everywhere on Earth, there is still so much to learn about them! Each book in this series explains important facts as well as intriguing new scientific discoveries about different types of rocks, soil, minerals, and fossils. Engaging facts and vivid photographs make geology come alive for young readers. Each book includes sidebars that provide additional information, diagrams, charts or other infographics to illustrate key concepts related to the topic, and a phonetic glossary

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