Educational Collection of Wisconsin Rocks (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Fredrik T. Thwaites

 
9780656126620: Educational Collection of Wisconsin Rocks (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore Wisconsin’s Rocks and Ores with a trusted educational guide

This concise booklet introduces common rocks found in Wisconsin, explains how they form, and shows how weathering reshapes them over time. It blends plain-language science with real specimen notes to support classroom learning.

This edition organizes rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic groups, and it explains key terms like fossil shells, beds, and cementing. It also connects rock types to practical uses and local Wisconsin geology, making the material concrete for students and educators alike.
  • Clear explanations of how rocks form, wear down, and become part of soils.
  • Plain language definitions of minerals and rock types, with Wisconsin examples.
  • Descriptions of where rocks are found in the state and how they’re used.
  • Hands-on prompts and comparisons to help students identify rocks in the field.
Ideal for teachers, students, and science enthusiasts who want a practical, hands-on introduction to Wisconsin geology.

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