For most of us, igneous rocks are no more than a stone's throw away. These underrated rocks make up more than half of Earth's crust! Not only that, but they have many uses in building, medicine, and other industries. This title dives deep into the properties, types, formation, and uses of igneous rocks. Special features designed to visually engage readers such as a profile, an activity, formation diagrams, and a rock cycle chart, complete this fact-filled read. -- Saundersbook.ca

Rocks all around us -- Igneous rocks -- Intrusive igneous rocks -- Extrusive igneous rocks -- How igneous rocks form -- Differing characteristics -- The rock cycle -- Rocks then and now.