Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Mighty Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Chapters discuss how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A colorful diagram of the rock cycle furthers understanding of mineral formation and an at-home experiment provides the opportunity for hands-on experience....

Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.

Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils.

"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals."

"100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"-- Provided by publisher.