Readers will learn how to transform rocks and soil into new and exciting things in this educational book. Easy-to-follow text ties in fascinating science facts with the fun of making crafts.

Our rocky planet -- Making rocks : igneous rocks -- Make a rock sculpture -- Sediment, sand, and soil -- Sand art paperweights -- Making rocks : sedimentary rocks -- Pebble pictures -- Making rocks : metamorphic rocks -- Make a rock display case -- Minerals, gemstones, and crystals -- Make your own crystals -- Fossils -- Make a fossil -- Glossary.