Ultimate Rockopedia: The Most Complete Rocks & Minerals Reference Ever – National Geographic
Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, National Geographic's Ultimate Rockopedia will reveal how some of the most beautiful and precious stones on the planet are created by the Earth itself.
Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard.
Each chapter includes dozens of profiles of amazing rocks and minerals, fun facts, sidebars, photo galleries, and more. At the end of the book readers will get to meet a real geologist and learn just what it's like to dig in the dirt for a living. Thematic spreads cover topics such as birthstones, cool crystals, digging for diamonds, and more. And, of course, amazing photography and colorful graphics add visual awe to the lively text.
- Written by Steve Tomaceck
- Hardcover
- 272 pages
- Ages 5-8
- Published by National Geographic Kids
- Paper
- 11 1/5'' H x 9'' W
- Printed in U.S.A.
Item No. 477416134771
Express shipping not available for this item. This item cannot be shipped internationally. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, National Geographic's Ultimate Rockopedia will reveal how some of the most beautiful and precious stones on the planet are created by the Earth itself.
Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard.
Each chapter includes dozens of profiles of amazing rocks and minerals, fun facts, sidebars, photo galleries, and more. At the end of the book readers will get to meet a real geologist and learn just what it's like to dig in the dirt for a living. Thematic spreads cover topics such as birthstones, cool crystals, digging for diamonds, and more. And, of course, amazing photography and colorful graphics add visual awe to the lively text.
- Written by Steve Tomaceck
- Hardcover
- 272 pages
- Ages 5-8
- Published by National Geographic Kids
- Paper
- 11 1/5'' H x 9'' W
- Printed in U.S.A.
Item No. 477416134771
Express shipping not available for this item. This item cannot be shipped internationally. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
