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Rocks and Minerals

Name: Rocks and Minerals
ISBN: 9780431143132

By Steve Parker

How do ordinary rocks become everyday treasures—and what surprising secrets will the future uncover?

informative detailed fascinating illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Rocks and Minerals about?

Discover how rocks and minerals are formed, found and transformed into the materials we use every day. Explore their special properties, learn how they are mined and purified, and follow the fascinating steps involved in turning them into useful products. Packed with colourful photographs, clear illustrations and detailed diagrams, this book also reveals how people worked with rocks and minerals in the past and considers the exciting ways these natural resources may be used in the future.

About the author

Steve Parker is a British author who loves writing exciting science and nature books for children. He has written over 300 books, including 'Science Crazy' and 'The Human Body Book'. Steve enjoys making complicated topics fun and easy to understand, helping young readers discover the wonders of the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2002

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