Did you know there are three different kinds of rock - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic? Find what our earth is made of and what processes make it a constantly changing environment, in this fun introduction to geology. From how rocks form and their distinguishing features, to whether they are valuable to scarce and where to find them, this accessible guide is full of fascinating facts to uncover, revealing the secrets of the past.

 

This book is part of a book series called Rock Explorer .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by QED Publishing .

Claudia Martin has worked in book publishing for 17 years. She is the author of several books and websites for children and young people. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs and technology.

This book has the following chapters:

What is a Rock? 4

Igneous Rock 6

Sedimentary Rock 8

Metamorphic Rock 10

Amazing Patterns 12

Strange Shapes 14

Deep Caves 16

Useful Rock 18

Rock Art 20

Rock Guide 22

Glossary 23

Index 24