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    Rocks
    Rocks
    Rocks
    Ebook24 pages16 minutes

    Rocks

    By Chris Oxlade

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    This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world’s biggest cave.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateAug 1, 2021
    ISBN9781410997296
    Rocks
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    Chris Oxlade

    Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of educational books for children. He has written more than two hundred books on science, technology, sports, and hobbies, including many activity and project books. He lives in England.

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