What are igneous rocks?
Aloian, Molly2011
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This book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot, molten rock cools. Readers will learn about volcanoes and tectonic plates, the minerals that make up igneous rocks, and the crystallization of rock material
Main title:
What are igneous rocks? / by Molly Aloian
Author:
Imprint:
St. Catharines Ont. Crabtree Pub. 2011
Collation:
32 p. colour illustrations colour map
Series title:
Audience:
Upper primary
Contents:
The origins of igneous rocks -- The Earth's structure -- On the plates -- Eruptions in action -- Igneous rock formation -- Sticking out -- Staying inside -- Big-time basalt -- Great granite -- The mineral effect -- Super silicates -- Quality quartz -- The human touch
ISBN:
9780778772330 (pbk)
Dewey class:
552.1 WHA
Local class:
552.1
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1585
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 552.1 WHA | Available |