Henry Carter Hull

A brief description of various types of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found, their uses, and information obtained from fossils.

This book describes how rocks and minerals are formed by geological processes, and how they are used in our lives.

"My Book of Rocks and Minerals is filled with fascinating facts about and amazing images of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils from the deepest caves to outer space. Features introduce different categories, from crystals to glow-in-the-dark minerals, and illuminating images provide a closer look and show amazing geological formations. Kids can take their fascination even one step further and use the catalog and activity pages to help them collect...