This fact-filled series explores the science that shapes our world! From volcanoes to diamonds to dinosaur bones, each title covers the geological processes, scientific discoveries, and real-world landmarks associated with a topic in earth science. Each book also features a hands-on, geology-themed project that readers can try at home. Full-color photos, dynamic infographics, content-packed sidebars and informative maps help readers discover why geology rocks! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.