Burlington Public Library

Provides an overview of fossils including how they are formed, what they are made of, their historical implications, how they are dated, and how to hunt for them.

Provides an overview of minerals including how they are formed, their characteristics, common kinds of minerals and their uses, and amazing mineral facts.

Provides an overview of soil, discussing its formation, composition, and uses.

Explores the formation and properties of minerals.

This book introduces basalt, obsidian, and pumice which are common volcanic rocks and describes less common types of volcanic rocks, such as bombs, tuff, and Pele's hair.

Introduces metamorphic rocks, discussing their characteristics and types, how they are formed, and what they can be used for.

An introduction to sedimentary rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics.

From glimmering diamonds to strong sapphire, learn all about gems in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

From mining for metals to copper pennies, learn all about ores in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.--

From slimy worms to growing plants, learn all about soil and the things that depend on it in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.