Sedimentary rocks
Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-2019
Book
This book takes a journey inside the layers of sedimentary rock to find out more about the rocks that have covered our planet for millions of years. Read about how these rocks form through compaction and lithification, and how weathering and erosion destroy them. Covering topics such as the many kinds of sedimentary rock, rock identification, and fossils. The text also explores how people use sedimentary rocks, and where on Earth the most beautiful examples are found. Stunning photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes further enhance the learning experience.
Main title:
Sedimentary rocks / Richard Spilsbury.
Author:
Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Wayland, 2019.©2016
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Ages 8+.
ISBN:
9781526302007 (paperback)
Dewey class:
552.5
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
352678