On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns at first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the earth.

"Engaging images accompany information about sedimentary rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

This book, constructed on one continuous folded page, explores the layers of the Earth from human-made structures like sewers, subways and archeological finds, down through various formations of rock, to the Earth's core and back up again.

Offers young readers a realistic look at what it would take to establish a base on Mars and the way of life that could be sustained on a planet more than thirty million miles away from Earth.

Traces the origins of a granite rock located near the Adirondack Mountains and describes how it reveals information about the history of the earth.

"This title covers what crystals are and how and where they form in nature. It also briefly explains what minerals, atoms, and elements are and how they play a part in making all sorts of beautiful crystals from amethysts to rare gems."--

The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky.

With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals.

It's easy to think of Earth as one big rock beneath our feet. The reality is far more interesting! In this volume, young geologists will learn more about the makeup of our planet and the massive sheets of rock that move over its surface. Illustrations, photos, and intriguing hands-on projects will help them understand how Earth's tectonic plates lead to features such as mountains and ocean trenches, as well as natural disasters such as earthquakes...

English title: The magic school bus at the waterworks.