Rocks and Minerals

by Encyclopædia Britannica

Rocks and Minerals, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8. The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics-more than 1,000 per volume-that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. Each volume contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index.

104 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Tnahsin Garg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comprehensive guide to common rocks and minerals that exist in our world. The book served my personal as well as professional interests, given how much of my work life revolves around mineralogy.