Rocks and Minerals

Written by DK Publishing

Part of the Eye Wonder series

Uncover the secrets of rocks, minerals, and gems beneath your feet.

4.0 Goodreads · 198 ratings

48 pages· 4,335 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud· ~750L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the fascinating world beneath your feet with "Eye Wonder: Rocks and Minerals." Discover how rocks form, the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary types, and the hidden treasures of gems and metals. This engaging book, designed for young readers, combines stunning photography with interactive activities like mazes and quizzes. Dive into the wonders of minerals and their countless uses, sparking curiosity and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Perfect for budding geologists eager to learn about the earth's hidden secrets.

From the publisher

Dig down and discover amazing treasures, right under your feet! In “Eye Wonder: Rocks and Minerals” see how rocks form, learn the difference between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, discover precious gems, metals and crystals, find out what minerals are and the hundreds of uses we have for them.A precursor to DK’s award-winning “Eyewitness” series, “Eye Wonder” was specially developed for children aged five plus, featuring astonishing photography exhibiting subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. The vocabulary is accessible to young readers, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained.Reissued with a new jacket and eight new pages of mazes, look-and-finds, quizzes, and interactive activities, the new generation of “Eye Wonder” will capture readers’ imaginations and give them a reason to delve even deeper into each book.Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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