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Learn how minerals shape our lives and how they've shaped planet Earth's past and present, as well as how they'll shape its future. This book explores the origins of minerals, where they're found, and why they're important. The content-rich text supports the science national curriculum, covering important Earth science and geology concepts.

Photographs show readers Earth's most dazzling minerals, while informative fact boxes and sidebars provide a comprehensive learning experience.



Table of Contents
  • 1: Minerals
  • 2: Rock Minerals
  • 3: Making Minerals
  • 4: Space and Water
  • 5: Recycled Minerals
  • 6: Types of Minerals
  • 7: Around the World
  • 8: Mining Minerals
  • 9: Useful Minerals
  • 10: Living Minerals
  • 11: Mighty Metals
  • 12: Minerals Matter
  • 13: Rock Your World!
  • 14: Glossary
  • 15: Further Reading
  • 16: Index

Earth Rocks: Minerals

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    A Paperback / softback by Richard Spilsbury

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/01/2019
      ISBN13: 9781526302106, 978-1526302106
      ISBN10: 1526302101

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Learn how minerals shape our lives and how they've shaped planet Earth's past and present, as well as how they'll shape its future. This book explores the origins of minerals, where they're found, and why they're important. The content-rich text supports the science national curriculum, covering important Earth science and geology concepts.

      Photographs show readers Earth's most dazzling minerals, while informative fact boxes and sidebars provide a comprehensive learning experience.



      Table of Contents
      • 1: Minerals
      • 2: Rock Minerals
      • 3: Making Minerals
      • 4: Space and Water
      • 5: Recycled Minerals
      • 6: Types of Minerals
      • 7: Around the World
      • 8: Mining Minerals
      • 9: Useful Minerals
      • 10: Living Minerals
      • 11: Mighty Metals
      • 12: Minerals Matter
      • 13: Rock Your World!
      • 14: Glossary
      • 15: Further Reading
      • 16: Index

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