Igneous Rocks
- ISBN-10
- 1474760333
- ISBN-13
- 9781474760331
- Series
- Igneous Rocks
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-01-24
- Author
- Ava Sawyer
Description
Did you know igneous rock is formed as a result of volcanic activity? This type of rock is made up of minerals. Find out more about minerals, where igneous rocks form and what purposes they serve. You may even have igneous rocks in your own home!
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