Born of Heat and Pressure: Mountains and Metamorphic Rocks (Earth Processes Books) [Library Binding]

Patricia L. Barnes-Svarney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1991 | Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Earth Processes Books

Describes the formation of different types of mountains and metamorphic rock (rocks that change form in the intense heat and pressure of the Earth's interior) and discusses their impact on their environment.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-12-- This volume attempts to enlighten readers on the subjects of metamorphic rock, earth movements and plates, rocks on other planets, and quite a few other bits of geology. As a result, it is not entirely successful. Topics pop up in different sections, and history is superficial or mixed into various chapters to illustrate a particular idea. Many good details will alert readers to the work of geologists. The writing is a little dry for average students who might be intially attracted to the idea of studying rocks. A couple of brief paragraphs on radioactivity in rocks are good, and information on the use of seismic computer tomography (CT) is well described. A chapter on earth resources and mining covers clay and stones as well as minerals and gems; it is almost too quick an overview. Useful in a limited way, this book is not well organized and is incomplete in its coverage. Most of the material can be found in current textbooks, so it's not an essential purchase. --Elizabeth Morrissett, Alaska State Library, Juneau
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894902768
• ISBN-13: 978-0894902765
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,754,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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