Earth's Rocks

Sandstone is a super sedimentary rock used in building and landscaping. This book explores the properties of sandstone, as well as how it was formed. Readers will learn about how to identify this rock by look and feel, aided by fantastic photographs of sandstone up close. With age-appropriate text and fun facts, this book about sandstone is a perfect addition to early elementary science curricula.

Slate is a magnificent metamorphic rock used for flooring and roofing. This book explores the properties of slate, as well as how it was formed. Readers will learn about how to identify this rock by look and feel, aided by fantastic photographs of slate up close. With age-appropriate text and fun facts, this book about slate is a perfect addition to early elementary science curricula.

Granite is an incredible igneous rock that's used for monuments, flooring, and more. This book explores the properties of granite, as well as how it was formed. Readers will learn about how to identify this rock by look and feel, aided by fantastic photographs of granite up close. With age-appropriate text and fun facts, this book about granite is a perfect addition to early elementary science curricula.

Marble is a marvelous metamorphic rock that's used for monuments, statues, and more. This book explores the properties of marble, as well as how it was formed. Readers will learn about how to identify this rock by look and feel, aided by fantastic photographs of marble up close. With age-appropriate text and fun facts, this book about marble is a perfect addition to early elementary science curricula.

Limestone is a super sedimentary rock that's used in construction and agriculture. This book explores the properties of limestone, as well as how it was formed. Readers will learn about how to identify this rock by look and feel, aided by fantastic photographs of limestone up close. With age-appropriate text and fun facts, this book about limestone is a perfect addition to early elementary science curricula.

Obsidian is a striking black volcanic glass used for sharp tools and beautiful jewelry. This book explores the properties of obsidian, as well as how it was formed. Readers will learn about how to identify this rock by look and feel, aided by fantastic photographs of obsidian up close. With age-appropriate text and fun facts, this book about obsidian is a perfect addition to early elementary science curricula.