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Our World in Pictures: The Rock and Gem Book

Hardback

Main Details

Title Our World in Pictures: The Rock and Gem Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dan Green
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 284,Width 222
ISBN/Barcode 9780241228135
ClassificationsDewey:549
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK Children
Publication Date 2 May 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Treasures of the natural world Dig deep to discover our rocky planet, packed with natural wonders. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy. More than 1,000 stunning photographs showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with The Rock and Gem Book.

Author Biography

Dan Green is the original concept creator, author and illustrator of the Busy Day series. Dan has over 25 years' experience illustrating and designing a wide variety of children's books for a range of clients and publishers.