Rocks, Fossils and Formations (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne, 2023
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet? How old they might be? How they got their colour and texture? Could they contain some unknown mineral or fossil treasure?Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth. It's a story so old and so fascinating that it's almost hard to believe except that the evidence can be seen all around us!Come on a 4.6-billion-year-long time travel adventure to explore rocks, minerals and fossils, meet ancient plants and animals, and discover how the continent of Australia was created!Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 9 to 14. Go on a 4.6 billion year time travel adventure and explore the story of rocks, minerals and fossils. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Seller Inventory # 9781486310968
- Title
- Rocks, Fossils and Formations (Paperback)
- Author
- Thomas R.H. Woolrych
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1486310966
- ISBN 13
- 9781486310968
- Illustrator
- Raupach, Anna Madeleine
Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth. It's a story so old and so fascinating that it's almost hard to believe – except that the evidence can be seen all around us!
Come on a 4.6-billion-year-long time travel adventure to explore rocks, minerals and fossils, meet ancient plants and animals, and discover how the continent of Australia was created!
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 9 to 14.
Features:
- Explores the geological history of the Earth with a focus on Australian rocks and fossils.
- Explains key geological concepts using examples from the Australian landscape.
- Illustrates the amazing creatures that were alive (based on fossil evidence) at various eras in history.
- Helps children understand the Earth and the evolution of life through geological time: concepts such as the age of the Earth, the rock cycle, volcanoes, plate tectonics, the formation of precious metals and gems.
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About the Author
Anna Madeleine Raupach is a multidisciplinary artist based on Ngunnawal, Ngambri country, Canberra. Her practice spans drawing, moving image, installation and digital media to explore expressive interpretations of scientific concepts.
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