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Rocks and minerals

Name: Rocks and minerals
ISBN: 9781405323826

By Caroline Bingham

Could ordinary-looking rocks reveal sparkling secrets about Earth’s hidden history?

informative fascinating illustrated accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Photography

What is Rocks and minerals about?

Explore the fascinating world beneath your feet in this illustrated introduction to rocks and minerals. Discover how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed, and learn how crystals, gems, precious metals and fossils develop. Find out why rocks can be found in buildings, art and everyday objects, and investigate the clues they reveal about Earth’s history. With clear explanations, striking photographs, a glossary and an index, this book helps young readers understand geology and encourages them to look more closely at the ground around them.

About the author

Caroline Bingham is a talented author who writes exciting and informative books for children. She is well known for her colourful non-fiction books, including 'I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps' and '1000 Facts on Mammals.' Caroline loves to help young readers discover amazing facts about animals, science, and the world around us.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2007

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