metamorphic rocks

Discusses how rocks change over time, the effects of weathering and erosion on rocks, and how the shifting of tectonic plates affected Earth's structure.

Analiza c?mo las rocas cambian con el tiempo, los efectos de la intemperie y la erosi?n en las rocas, y c?mo el cambio de las placas tect?nicas afect? la estructura de la Tierra.

"Pool tables, shower tiles, and pizza stones all have something in common-metamorphic rocks! But what do you know about this rock? Dig deep below Earth's surface to find these ever-changing rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form under high heat and lots of pressure. Find out what metamorphic rocks look like up close, and see how people have used them over the years"--Provided by publisher.

Earth's lithosphere is the rigid, outer part of the planet, including the crust and upper mantle. Readers of this informative guide will learn about the types of rock, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary, that make up the lithosphere-and how they come together to form the rock cycle. They'll also see how the movement of tectonic plates inside Earth creates landforms and natural events. Helping to fulfill standards in the earth science curriculum, this book features vibrant photographs and in-depth sidebars.

"Engaging images accompany information about metamorphic rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--.

Readers will learn how intense heat and pressure changes rock so completely it becomes metamorphic rock.

" . . . images accompany information about metamorphic rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how metamorphic rocks form, and the different types of metamorphic rocks. Includes a diagram, color photographs, a glossary, and online resources.

An introduction to metamorphic rock, explaining what it is and how it forms, looking at the properties of metamorphic rock and the types of landforms it creates, and discussing its usefulness to people. Includes diagrams and resources for further study.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the various types of metamorphic rocks and how they are formed.