This book takes a journey inside the layers of sedimentary rock to find out more about the rocks that have covered our planet for millions of years. Read about how these rocks form through compaction and lithification, and how weathering and erosion destroy them.

The text supports the KS2 and KS3 science curriculum, covering topics such as the many kinds of sedimentary rock, rock identification, and fossils. The text also explores how people use sedimentary rocks, and where on Earth the most beautiful examples are found. Stunning photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes further enhance the learning experience.

This book is part of a book series called Earth Rocks .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Hachette Children's Group .

The author, Louise Spilsbury, has written many books for children on a wide range of subjects.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Sedimentary Rock
• 2: Sediments on the Move
• 3: Laying Down Layers
• 4: The Grand Canyon
• 5: Fossils in the Rock
• 6: Conglomerates
• 7: Sandstone
• 8: Mudstone
• 9: Limestone
• 10: Underground Worlds
• 11: Sedimentary Power
• 12: Super Sedimentary
• 13: Rock Your World!
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Further Reading
• 16: Index