Mighty Minerals

Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Mighty Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Chapters discuss how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A colorful diagram of the rock cycle furthers understanding of mineral formation and an at-home experiment provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Full-color photographs will draw in readers while the easy-to-read text and helpful diagrams break down complex concepts. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed What do sparkling diamonds, oozing lava, giant crystals, and dinosaur bones have in common? Geology! The Rock On! series encourages readers to put on their hard hats and discover the wonders of Earth science. Large, full-color photographs of rocks, gems, and minerals are sure to dazzle their eyes. And, engaging diagrams, sidebars, and maps support the easy-to-read text. With fun, at-home experiments, students can unearth geology for themselves. From metamorphic rock to mining, they'll learn to dig the science of Earth! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.