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

Explains what geology is, shows how the Earth itself and rocks change, and looks at how geologists study the polar regions and outer space.

Think rocks are boring? Hard to like? Kinda just sit there, doing nothing? Why even write a whole book about them?? Bethany Barton will tell you why ... because we wouldn't be here if there were no rocks! From the Grand Canyon to volcanoes to diamonds and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us where we've been and where we're going. With tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts, Bethany Barton introduces younger readers to geology and...

Examines the Earth's origins, the constant movements of its crust, and its rocks and minerals.

Discusses what might happen if an asteroid hit the Earth.

"Introduces the reader to caves and volcanoes."--

Discusses plate tectonics and the forces that cause motion and change in our planet.

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

Examines the origins of asteroids, their effects on hitting the Earth in the past and the present, and many of the asteroids in the solar system.