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By Smithsonian Institution
New York: Collins, 2007. Informational.

Learn fun facts about rocks and minerals.

By Sally M. Walker
Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications, 2007. Informational.

Readers will learn what rocks are made of, how rocks change over time and about the three main groups of rocks.

By Dan Green
New York: DK Publishing, 2016. Informational

The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives a complete overview of the Earth's naturally occurring marvels and the beautiful objects created from them.

By R.F. Symes
New York: DK Publishing, 2014. Informational.

Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

By Ruth Strother
Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2019. Informational.

Information about rocks and minerals for children.

By Christine Peterson
Minneapolis, MN: ABDO Publishing, 2013. Informational.

Introduces young readers to diamonds--how they are formed and where they are found; how they are mined; their many uses, from industrial applications in products such as diamond saws and dentists' drills to engagement rings and birthstone jewelry; and how artisans such as diamond cutters and lapidaries use diamonds to create beautiful and useful jewelry.

By Christine Peterson
Edina, MN: ABDO Publishing, 2010. Informational.

"Groovy Gems" introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Chapters discuss crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their importance throughout history. Sidebars introduce birthstones, precious metals, and conflict diamonds, while a colorful world map indicates where gems are found.
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