Bibliograph

What are igneous rocks?, Molly Aloian

Type

Label

What are igneous rocks?, Molly Aloian

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What are igneous rocks?

Oclc number

601146977

Responsibility statement

Molly Aloian

Series statement

Let's rock

Summary

Igneous rock has a dramatic beginning--it requires red-hot volcanic activity. This fact-filled book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot, molten rock cools

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification