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Sedimentary rocks / by Ava Sawyer.

Sawyer, Ava. (Author).

Summary:

Sedimentary rocks are all around you. They form from soil, gravel, dust, and other sediment. This type of rock is often affected by wind and water erosion. Learn how this can change an area's landscape and how sedimentary rocks are useful.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781543527032
  • ISBN: 1543527035
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: North Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, 2018.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Target Audience Note:
860L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.6 0.5 196191.
Subject: Sedimentary rocks.
Petrology.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Cass County.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center J 552.5 SAW 2018 (Text) 0002205400142 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -

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Gr 4-7-What do the pyramids, Stonehenge, and the Parthenon have in common with clay bricks? They are all uses of rock! The photographs in this series show amazing rock formations from around the world and up-close details of the various types of rocks. Everything from the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland to limestone islands in Indonesia will capture readers' attention and spur curiosity. The text covers how each type of rock is formed. Sidebars discuss topics like the marble used in the Pietà or how Mount Rushmore was shaped. Glossary words appear in a colorful font within the text and are defined at the bottom of the page for easy reference. VERDICT A thorough coverage for intermediate grades, with excellent images. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.


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