An introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils, with tips on where to find them from mountain tops to riverbeds. The book contains fascinating facts and diagrams on how different rocks and minerals are formed and includes tips on collecting and cleaning fossils and stones. Internet links to websites are given, for finding out more.

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An introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils, with tips on where to find them from mountain tops to cliff faces, valleys, riverbeds and beaches.
Contains fascinating facts and detailed diagrams on how different rocks and minerals are formed.
Includes tips and advice for collecting and cleaning fossils and stones, and internet links to websites to find out more.

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Part of the "Naturetrail" series, this title opens young readers' eyes to the world around them. It features illustrations and photographs that explain how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the history of the earth and its future, and where you can see and find them.
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Product details

ISBN
9781409527695
Published
2010-12-01
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd; Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight
240 gr
Height
231 mm
Width
166 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Age
JC, 02
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
96

Author

Biographical note

Struan Reid (Author)
Struan was born in East Africa and spent many years in Africa and the Middle East. He read Archaeology and Anthropology at UCL, and before joining Usborne worked and lived for a number of years in Petra, Jordan. He now lives in London and Dorset.