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Do Rocks Shape the Earth?: Discover the Science Behind Petrology
Hardcover
Series: The Big Questions Answered
Publisher Price: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781835691533
Publisher: Beetle Books
Published: Feb 3 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.40 Width: 7.90 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
It's a big question--do rocks shape the Earth? Rocks and minerals aren't just under our feet. From towering mountains to tiny grains of sand, rocks reveal secrets about Earth's past, present, and future!
Discover how petrologists study these natural formations and learn about . . .
- How rocks preserve ancient treasures for millions of years
- The powerful forces that move and change rock formations
- The cutting-edge technology helping scientists understand our unique planet . . . and so much more!
Beautifully bound with striking illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a unique and collectable series that will start a lifelong interest in science for kids. Each book includes a QR code link to The Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free teacher resources and fun kids' pack.
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