Sedimentary Rocks
Scientific American Investigates Geology
From the sand underneath your feet on the beach to the pebbles underneath your shoes on a hiking trail, sedimentary rocks are the most visible type of rock on Earth! Readers learn about the formation of these fascinating rocks and why they can be found in so many common places throughout this volume. Achievable fact boxes and a simple graphic organizer present the material in a comprehensible way for curious readers––and especially budding geologists! Vivid photographs help to clarify the main content.
