Del Norte Public Library

Describes the formation and characteristics of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and how to recognize and collect them.

Helps children identify different species, features detailed true-to-life illustrations, has fun activities and projects, and includes scrapbook pages for notes and drawings.

Provides information on how rocks and fossils are formed and where they can be found and offers advice on which ones to collect and how to display them.

Explains the characteristics of different kinds of rock and shows how to clearly identify them; describes how to clean, polish, and house rocks; and introduces ways to paint them to make them more fun.