Can solid rock melt? How can seeds break rocks apart? What are fossils? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in VanCleave's educational and engaging book. Explains the difference between rocks and minerals and teaches methods for identifying minerals. Covers the three main types of rocks--igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary--and how each are formed.
Features a chapter on how to collect and display rocks and minerals. Includes 20 complete experiments plus many more activities and provides ideas for successful science fair projects.
Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about rocks and minerals, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects.
See how sedimentary rock is formed using two pillows, a yardstick, and some masking tape. Make models of rocks and minerals with gumdrops, toothpicks, and plastic bags. Learn what carbonate minerals are and how to identify them using a glass jar, some vinegar, and an egg. All experiments use inexpensive household materials and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up.
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