Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals

Name: Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241680391
Price: 26.0 NZD
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Series: DK Quiz Yourself Clever

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A fun way to learn about rocks and minerals from all over the world! Discover the wonders of our rocky planet with this fact-packed, quick-quiztastic book. This amazing book welcomes you to Earth's fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's... Read More

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A fun way to learn about rocks and minerals from all over the world!

Discover the wonders of our rocky planet with this fact-packed, quick-quiztastic book.

This amazing book welcomes you to Earth's fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's molten core to sparkling emeralds. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way.

The pure form of every rock or mineral is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz questions. Turn the page to find the answers. In no time, you'll be able to distinguish sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from mudstone, and pyrite from pearl. Discover the unique qualities of each material, together with how it is used in industry, architecture, art, and science.

You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or challenge your friends and family. Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals is packed with information on the world's amazing materials - from rainbow rocks and priceless diamonds to minerals that glow in the dark!

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Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals

A fun way to learn about rocks and minerals from all over the world! Discover the wonders of our rocky planet with this fact-packed, quick-quiztastic book. This amazing book welcomes you to Earth's fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's molten core to sparkling emeralds. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241680391

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 559g

Pages: 256

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