Metamorphic Rocks

Geology Rocks!
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Learn about types of metamorphic rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

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978-1-5038-1487-5
$36.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Nonfiction
Category STEM
Copyright 2017
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2016-08-01
BISACS JNF051000, JNF037060
Dewey 552
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs
Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Lexile 590
Guided Reading Level U
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources

  • What Are Metamorphic Rocks?
  • Making Metamorphic Rocks
  • Kinds of Metamorphic Rocks
  • Uses for Metamorphic Rocks
  • Glossary
  • To Learn More
  • Index
Author: Cecilia Pinto McCarthy

Cecilia Pinto McCarthy has always been fascinated by the natural world. She writes about science and nature and teaches natural history classes at a nature sanctuary. McCarthy enjoys hiking, nature photography, and hunting for fossils. She lives north of Boston with her family.

Reviews

A noteworthy review of Geology Rocks! from School Library Connection on March 1, 2017

This series provides accurate, reliable information that will enable students to understand rocks and minerals. Each title focuses on a different area of geology and looks at the identification and uses of each area. Easy-to-read text allows readers to explore what their world is made… View →

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