My Book Of Rocks & Minerals

D.K. Publishing

ISBN 10: 024128306X / ISBN 13: 9780241283066

Published by Penguin Random House, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Book Of Rocks & Minerals
• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 024128306X
• ISBN 13: 9780241283066
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating stones around them.

Identify colourful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us.

Interactive learning that engages young scholar minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them, and where to find them. Have a dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You''ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems!

Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities such as starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions.

Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy to understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time.

Rockin'' It With Stones And Minerals
- Stunning high-quality photographs.
- Inspiring activities for little earth scientists.
- Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

From the Back Cover

Earth’s crust contains many different kinds of rocks and minerals, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal. No matter where you walk, you can find rocks and minerals. They give us clues to what happened millions and millions of years ago in Earth’s history. With fascinating facts and beautiful full-color photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes young readers into the wonderful world of rocks and minerals.