Other editions of book Rocks

What are the three types of rock and how do they form?Where was the oldest fossil found?What are minerals used for?Why are gems so rare and expensive?Become a Rock Explorer and discover the answers to all those questions! From dinosaur fossils and sparkling diamonds, to rare minerals and the rocks we find on the ground, this book presents amazing facts about our natural world which will amaze and inspire you to go rock hunting. Split into four chapters: Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Gems, and featuring simple, easy-to-understand text, this book is perfect for young explorers keen to understand the world around them.

From dinosaur fossils and sparkling new diamonds to rare minerals and the rocks we find on the ground, these facts about our natural world will amaze and inspire. Packed with fascinating facts and simple questions, such as: How are rocks made? And why are gems precious? Easy-to-understand text, simple experiments, top facts, and true or false questions create an exciting first introduction to the world of geology.