Vestal, Meghan
Geology for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth Beneath Our Feet (Junior Scientists)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781647391546
- author:
- Vestal, Meghan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Rockridge Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 98
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 20.3 x 0.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Non-Fiction, Science & Nature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating world of geology with Geology for Kids. This junior scientist's guide takes you on an adventure 4.6 billion years in the making, from the red-hot center of Earth to the rocky crust. Learn how mountains, valleys, and oceans form, and uncover secrets about the planet you call home. Get ready to explore the world of rocks and minerals, and discover how volcanoes erupt, why earthquakes shake the land, and what causes tsunamis with waves 100 feet high. The book is packed with facts, illustrations, and photos, and includes a photographic guide to help you identify rocks and minerals in your own backyard. You'll also find fun and engaging activities to help you learn, and a helpful glossary to introduce you to geological words and terms.