Can solid rock melt? How can seeds break rocks apart? What are fossils? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in VanCleave's educational and engaging book. Explains the difference between rocks and minerals and teaches methods for identifying minerals. Covers the three main types of rocks - igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary - and how each are formed. Features a chapter on how to collect and display rocks and minerals. Includes 20 complete experiments plus many more activities and provides ideas for successful science fair projects.