Geology lab for kids.

Description

Dig in and learn about the world where we live with Geology Lab for Kids . Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the earth's surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide teaches the wonders of geology, like the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the earth's crust, and the eruption of geysers and volcanoes. Learn about: - How crystals form - How insects are trapped and preserved in amber - How water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons - How a volcano forms and erupts - How a geyser uses heat beneath the earth's surface Geology is a science that teaches us about the world we live in, and Geology Lab for Kids teaches us that even simple activities can show the larger world at work.  Read more... Introduction -- Identifying rocks and minerals -- Singular crystals -- Crystal clusters -- Specimen sleuth -- Living with lava -- Super sediments -- Major metamorphosis -- Breaking it down -- Understanding the Earth -- Signs of life -- Prospecting for riches -- Space rocks, too -- Rocks of art.