An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals

Name: An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241689523
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A Collection of 100 Rocks, Minerals, and Gems from Around the World

By DK and Dr Devin Dennie

Series: DK Little Anthologies

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A beautiful anthology featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 rocks, minerals, and gems. Discover how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about rocks, gems, and minerals with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different... Read More

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A beautiful anthology featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 rocks, minerals, and gems.

Discover how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about rocks, gems, and minerals with this beautiful field guide.

Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different specimens, An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals covers minerals that no collection would be complete without, including quartz, pyrite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, and much more. It also features rock types that children will love spotting when they are out and about.

Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations in the style of DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young rock and mineral enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241689523

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational DK Dr Devin Dennie Education & Reference Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: DK Little Anthologies

About the Author

Dr. Devine Dennie is a geologist and science communicator based in the USA. He has shared his expert knowledge about rocks and minerals both on screen, through various television and film appearances, and off. His books include Did you know? Earth, My Book of Rocks and Minerals, and Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook.

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