The Rocks Book (North and South America edition)

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2024 / 9-12 Children's

The Rocks Book (North and South America edition)

Name: The Rocks Book (North and South America edition)
Brand: Lonely Planet
SKU: 9781837583089
Price: 22.99 USD
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Author: Dickmann, Nancy.

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Overview

Get ready to rock with this complete guide to minerals, gemstones and rocks around the world. Packed with amazing facts and knowledge, fun features, an epic directory of almost every type of stone including amphibolite, quartz, diamonds, and so much more. Come explore the ground beneath our feet and discover what our planet is made of - let's go!

What's Inside

The ultimate introduction to rocks, minerals, and gemstones for kids - and grown-ups too!

What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? The Rocks Book has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and petrologists! Learn about rocks from space, tips on how to collect rocks sustainably, and discover an epic directory of rocks and minerals to help kids identify treasures found on rock hunting trips.

Inside The Rocks Book:

An incredible breadth of knowledge about the planet's many rocks and minerals written in an engaging and informative way for children and grown-ups alike
Rocks around the world are explored continent by continent across North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Oceania, Antarctica, and even Under the Sea
Fun sections and features including Rock Detectives and Be a Rock Collector! keep kids entertained and aid learning
Fascinating 'Directory of Rocks and Minerals' provides in-depth coverage of basalt, obsidian, sandstone, marble, gold, copper, and many more
Written by Nancy Dickmann, author of Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas and Amazing Ancient History Atlas

Find out what the world is made of, from top to bottom, with The Rocks Book - the latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Book series. This is the ultimate study of rocks for geology-loving kids and the perfect gift for curious children who want to learn more about our planet.

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