What are metamorphic rocks?
by Molly Aloian
Let's Rock! (Crabree)
Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover how heat, pressure, and stress transform ordinary rocks like limestone, shale, and granite into stunning metamorphic stones such as marble, slate, and gneiss. Explore the fascinating science behind these changes and learn why these rocks are popular choices for floors, roofs, and countertops. Perfect for curious young geologists eager to understand the Earth's dynamic processes!
Representation & Themes
Science & NatureEducational
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780778772347
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Let's Rock!
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,560
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Metamorphic RocksJuvenile literatureRocks, juvenile literatureRocks