McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.

This title covers what an igneous rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle.

Explores the many different uses for rocks, including the graphite in pencils, the concrete in buildings, and the crystals that become gemstones.

This title covers what a sedimentary rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle.

Nerdy Babies is a series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest readers and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Rocks, follow our intrepid babies to the center of the earth. Check out the variety of landforms that occur around the world. Plus, learn about the layers of rock that make up the ground we walk on in this simple text written in question and answer format. With bright artwork by Emmy...

"In the Arizona desert stands a stunning rock formation called The Wave. How did the rock's colorful layers form? How were its wave-like, curves created? This book features a clear, accessible, step-by-step explanation of how sedimentary rock forms. It also explores how erosion by wind and water can shape rocks into amazing structures. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful,...

Explore diamond mines, peer into a volcanic cave, and discover how some cliffs are built from shells and skeletons! Find precious metals hidden in rocks, and marvel at a hotel built from salt. Test your knowledge and have fun with eight pages of activities!

A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning.