Mattern, Joanne, 1963-

Minerals and the rock cycle / Joanne Mattern. - 1st ed. - New York : PowerKids Press, 2006. - 24 p.: col. ill. ; 23 cm. - Shaping and reshaping of Earth's surface. . - Mattern, Joanne, 1963- Shaping and reshaping of Earth's surface. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 24) and index.

What are minerals? -- Minerals in the rock cycle -- Elements and compounds -- Crystal patterns -- Physical properties -- Mohs scale -- Taste, odor, and magnetism -- Metals -- Gems -- The importance of minerals.

ISBN: 1-4042-3199-4 (library binding) : $25.00

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Minerals.
Rocks.

Dewey Class. No.: 549