Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks & Minerals
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks & Minerals

Written by Michael Burgan

Part of the Weird But True series

Uncover the hidden wonders of rocks and minerals, from ancient glaciers to dazzling formations.

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Dive into a world where rocks tell stories of time and mystery. Discover Montana's Grasshopper Glacier, filled with ancient locusts, and explore the secrets of gneiss, one of Earth's oldest rocks. This book invites young geologists to unravel the mysteries of volcanoes, fool's gold, and more. With stunning images and profiles of famous geologists, embark on a journey through breathtaking landscapes and fascinating facts. What secrets will you uncover in our rockin' world?

From the publisher

Did you know that Montana’s Grasshopper Glacier is filled with millions of frozen locusts that got caught in a storm more than 300 million years ago? Or that gneiss is one of the world’s oldest rock forms? One sample from Canada is more than FOUR BILLION years old! In this latest single-subject Weird But True! book, readers will have a blast discovering that there’s a lot more to rocks and minerals than meets the eye. This book is perfect for budding geologists or any kid who likes to get to the bottom of things, such as how volcanoes work or the difference between fool’s gold and actual gold. Prepare to be dazzled by our rockin’ world! Also includes: Profiles of “Rock Stars” (what we like to call famous geologists!) Breathtaking images of awesome rock formations in national parks from around the globe (from Arches National Park to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar and more!) Fascinating stats and facts!

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Pages
192
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about rocksBooks about curiosityBooks about fossilsBooks about science and natureBooks about Earth science
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Published
February 15, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781426371844

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