Get fast facts at your fingertips with Pocket Rocks and Minerals, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. From igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks to hundreds of sparkling minerals, this guide covers vital data on where and how rocks and minerals form, as well as explaining characteristics such as hardness, color and luster. With pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow. This mine of information will help you learn how to identify rocks and minerals in no time! Aligns with the educational Common Core State Standards.