Rocks minerals and fossils gifts

Fully updated edition of the biggest-selling popular science book of the 21st century explaining the Earth, the universe, everything in-between. The 21st century's bestselling popular science book has now been fully revised and updated in Bill Bryson's inimitable style to reflect the many advances in science since this book was first published in 2003. This journey through time and space...

Things to find, collect and treasure! A perfect first book for any child interested in starting their own rock and mineral collection, this is a fantastic introduction to the world of rocks, gems, and minerals. Children will learn all about where rocks and minerals come from, what a fossil is, and how they can go about starting their own rock...

A bold new story of human progress, told through six materials that built our world and will transform our future. For fans of Tim Marshall, Lewis Dartnell, Jared Diamond and Yuval Harari. The Sunday Times Bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week An Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT Business...

In A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson embarks on a captivating journey through time and space, unravelling the mysteries of the universe and the fundamental principles that govern our existence. From the explosive birth of the cosmos in the Big Bang to the emergence of human civilisation, Bryson weaves an intricate tapestry that not only illuminates the grandeur...

An exciting look at two of nature's most thrilling and dangerous forces. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in an earthquake, or close to a volcano when it erupts? With lots of flaps to lift, Look Inside Volcanoes and Earthquakes takes you on a tour of shaking cities and rumbling volcanoes to discover why these forces...

Promoting learning through fun, the 4M KidzLabs Table-Top Volcano allows your little ones to enjoy the thrill of geology at the palm of their hands. This table-top model allows children to unveil a volcano structure, making it both educational and entertaining. Key Features Specially designed to offer a hands-on learning experience about volcanoes Suitable for ages 5 years +

Experience the thrill of discovery with the National Geographic Gemstone Dig Kit! You’ll excavate tiger’s eye, amethyst, and quartz from the dig brick with the included dig tools, just like a real geologist. A full-colour learning guide provides fascinating insight into your new specimens, and a magnifying glass allows you to get a closer look at each. This hands-on science...

'A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival' - Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler. Perfect for fans of Wilding by Isabella Tree. What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves. Soil is the unlikely story of our most maligned resource as a swashbuckling hero. A...

The colourful rocks you explore with this kit will open up the world of earth science and geology. Kick-start your very own rock collection with the included stones. Then use the crystal powder and mould to grow your own geode formation. Conduct experiments such as building a DIY rock tumbler, measuring pH levels, using the Mohs hardness scale, and more....

A beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures – pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned. Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide...

Unearth our planet's glittering treasures—a fascinating book of gems for kids aged 6 to 9. What do dusty old rocks have to do with the shiny, colourful jewels that you see in rings and necklaces? Everything! Set off on a journey inside Earth and learn the different ways our planet uses rocks and minerals to make gemstones. Discover how some...

How our planet was shaped by earth, air, fire and water. Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more. Take an amazing journey into the planet’s past and discover how four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Lonely Planet...

Crack Open this rock to unlock the magical crystals trapped inside. A simple and fun project!

A comprehensive and fully updated reference book on geography for children and families. Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopaedia for children. The ultimate children's guide, Geography: A Children's Encyclopedia covers the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis. Explore the wonders of the natural world, from the...

'A delightful storybook . . . a portrait of our whole world created from the contents of the ground' Literary Review 'A real cabinet of curiosities' Sunday Times From the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses,...

Unearth oceanic excitement with the 4M KidzLabs Dig A Glow Shark Tooth kit! This hands-on activity lets young explorers chisel away at a plaster rock to reveal a glow-in-the-dark shark tooth hidden inside. Using the included excavation tool, kids can experience the thrill of discovery as they uncover their prehistoric prize. Once the excavation is complete, turn your find into...

Excavate your very own natural crystals. Add them to your rock collection. The kit contains natural crystals of various colours. You'll love this cool mineral rock digging kit!

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper than the deepest part of the ocean, but still only 1/530th of the...

In the summer of 1815, an extraordinary hand-painted map was published in London. Measuring an impressive eight feet tall and six feet wide, and brightly coloured in hues of sea-blue, green, bright yellow, orange, and umber, this groundbreaking map presented England and Wales in a novel blend of lines, patches, and stippled shapes. The map was the fruit of one...

Grow your own crystals and build an awesome dinosaur-themed terrarium. This hands-on kit includes four crystal growing compounds, three dinosaur figures, and your very own terrarium case—perfect for combining science and imaginative play.Includes four crystal compounds, three dinosaurs, and one terrarium case.

Find out ALL ABOUT rocks and minerals in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+. Unearth the treasures hidden beneath the Earth’s surface! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Rocks and Minerals is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about geology. Discover ALL ABOUT: Types of...

Transport young adventurers into a world of prehistoric wonder with this Natural History-themed children’s puzzle. Brimming with illustrations of dinosaurs, fossils, ancient flora, and curious creatures, the puzzle invites kids to explore Earth’s distant past as they assemble vivid landscapes of the Mesozoic era. It’s not just a fun activity — it’s a journey through time, sparking imagination and curiosity...

A stunning gift book filled with the real stories behind the beauty of our natural world. Every page reveals a surprising story from the natural world that you just won't forget. Discover the wonders of planet Earth and learn about some of the most amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microscopic life that live here. The storybook descriptions and...

A fully updated edition of this beautifully illustrated, encyclopaedic guide to planet Earth. Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia both celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are used in...

What processes and physical materials have shaped the planet we live on? Why do earthquakes happen? And what can geology teach us about contemporary issues such as climate change? From volcanoes and glaciers to fossils and rock formations, this user-friendly book gives a structured and thorough overview of the geology of planet Earth and beyond. Geology: A Complete Introduction outlines...

Learn all about hot lava and fiery volcanoes with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Volcanoes for children aged 5–7.What is it like to stand near red-hot lava? When will the next super volcano erupt? And how do islands form? This volcano book for kids dives deep into our planet's fiery secrets, bringing to life everything from explosive volcanic eruptions...

Open this book and explore the wonders of our planet! Find out how the Earth was formed, where life first evolved and when the first humans arrived. Explore its many treasures, travel beneath its surface and discover why it needs our help and what we can do to protect it. Pop-up Earth features five interactive pop-ups and gorgeous illustrations by...

Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. In this follow-up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid...

Discover everything you need to know about the incredible rocks, minerals, and gemstones of the natural world in this essential, fact-filled handbook. Unearth the wonderful world of marvellous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth's rocks and minerals. This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series reveals a treasure trove of information about more than...

A mini book of facts packed with maximum humour! Sure to engage anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 (and beyond), this is a funny, fascinating whistle-stop tour of the history and science of the universe, life on Earth, the ins and outs of biology, geography, geology, and the weather. Discover how life evolved and how it works, and...

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...

A FACT-PACKED ADVENTURE INTO THE NATURAL WORLD Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures! From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers. Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers,...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning view of the continent, across the fortieth parallel and down through 4.6 billion years Twenty years ago, when John McPhee began his journeys back and forth across the United States, he planned to describe a cross section of North America at about the fortieth parallel and, in the process, come to an understanding not only of the...

Geology expert Professor Mike Rackman is studying the Alpine Fault, a 600 km long crack that runs the length of New Zealand's South Island. Every 300 years or so, the fault cracks, causing massive earthquakes and tsunamis. Mike hopes his studies will help predict the next big one. Unfortunately, he disappears after an accident involving a local hunter. Jack Stewart...

The clearest, simplest guide to geology ever published. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this is the perfect introduction to the science of our planet for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a broad range of topics - from the formation of rocks and minerals to the dynamic forces of earthquakes and volcanoes - Simply...

The must-have atlas for children aged 4-7 Collins First Atlas is a fun, vibrant and clear starter atlas for children aged 4-7 years, providing the perfect foundation to basic geography skills. The atlas begins by introducing pupils to photographs and mapping of a local area, then gradually leads them through maps of regional, national, continental and global areas. Short, informative...

Explore the world beneath our feet with this fascinating rock-collecting guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert rock collector. Learn all about rocks, discover rocks from around the world, understand the do's and don'ts of rock collecting and find and identify rocks with this practical and portable book for budding geologists. This is the...

When you're walking along the city streets, there's always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what's going on deep in the ground under your feet? What about in the countryside? What goes on underground there? Starting in the city, take a journey down through the layers of the...

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, equal in size to China or the United States. Yet, this arid expanse was once a verdant, pleasant land, fed by rivers and lakes. The Sahara sustained abundant plant and animal life, such as Nile perch, turtles, crocodiles, and hippos, and attracted prehistoric hunters and herders. What transformed this land...

The essential pocket guide for budding geologists. This pocket-sized companion is the perfect guide to nearly 200 rocks and minerals. From the igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, to sparkling minerals, this encyclopaedic guide covers vital data such as where and how they form, as well as what they are used for. Get to grips with nearly 200 profiles of rocks...

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...

The New York Times Bestseller A radically thought-provoking account of a major shift in how we understand our Earth, not simply as an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather as a planet that came to life. 'Full of conceptual twists and wonderful character' - Ed Yong, author of An Immense World 'Poetic . . . engaging . ....

Harvard’s acclaimed geologist “charts Earth’s history in accessible style” (AP) “A sublime chronicle of our planet." –Booklist, STARRED review How well do you know the ground beneath your feet? Odds are, where you’re standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by...

Nature's Treasures presents extraordinary stories from nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare, told through a captivating array of more than 100 natural objects. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them....

Life on land could not exist without soil. Almost everything we need can be traced to the soil: food, fibre, medicines – even oxygen produced by plants. What would we be without it? Certainly not a planet worthy of the name Earth. There are already plenty of books about agriculture, ecology or how to grow tomatoes. This book is about...

A celebration of the beauty and majesty of planet Earth with more than 100 incredible stories and images. From molten-hot rock and smouldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs, this stunning compendium unlocks the mysteries of our living, breathing planet Earth. The latest title in the hugely popular Anthology series, An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our...

From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes a fascinating, comprehensive, and in-depth look at our world as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics. With his signature style, Steve Jenkins uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible for all kinds of readers. In Our World: By the Numbers, readers will learn about...

The gripping story of the most important overlooked commodity in the world—sand—and the crucial role it plays in our lives. The World In A Grain was a finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. After water and air, sand is the natural resource that we consume more than any other—even more than oil. Every concrete building and...

Before Joan Joass started writing this book, she asked a group of children from the intermediate and senior classes at Waioneke School, “What are ten things you’d most like to know about fossils?” We're Going on a Fossil Hunt includes simple answers to their most common questions. The information presented is based on the author’s background knowledge and experience gained...

Discover all there is to know about the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. Unearth the fascinating stories of the rocks and minerals beneath your feet. Did you know that sand and mud are technically rocks or that there are 6,145 species of minerals? Rocks & Minerals brings you closer to more than 300 of the most beautiful and important...

A Discovery in the Rocks is a dramatised non-fiction picture book about the rare fossil of a prehistoric whale found in the Duntroon-Tokarahi area of North Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand. The story follows Sophie's journey of discovery - from unearthing ancient bones to their display in the local fossil museum. Children explore key questions: How did the bones get into...

Find out All About Earthquakes and Volcanoes in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+. Shake things up with Earth's most powerful forces! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Earthquakes and Volcanoes is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about our planet. Discover All About: How...

Grow an awesome purple crystal with the National Geographic Purple Crystal Growing Lab! Easy-to-follow instructions lead you through the crystal growing process, and in is little as 3 days your crystal will be ready for display. Show off your crystal on the included display stand and learn more about crystals in the full-colour learning guide. You’ll even receive a genuine...

A bold and accessible guide to the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the Earth's landscapes and environments, and our relationship with them. Discover the key theories and milestone developments in the field of geography—the study of Earth's diverse landscapes and climates, and the ways in which we have interacted with them through history and across the world....

Nature has another evolution in store for us I think about how the earth likes to cough things up. Bones, fossils, slivers of rock, like an interior self. How it likes to spew gas, lava, smoke. How the earth under our feet is anything but solid. How in fact, the surface itself is constantly in movement, teeming. And inside, inside,...

A picture-packed, fact-filled guide to the rocks beneath your feet. Explore volcanic rocks, shiny gemstones, colourful minerals, ancient marble, and fallen meteorites and find out how they all came to be. From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning collection of facts and photos leaves no stone unturned. Did you know that every rock is a...

Discover the natural treasures to be found in rocks and find out about the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Find shells, bones, teeth, and plants, all turned to rock, and learn how they tell a story of a long-lost world that existed before modern people. Learn how fossils form and how palaeontologists dig to find out about ancient...

Earth's geology, landscapes, and weather explained through spectacular photography and simple illustration. Packed with fun facts and incredible visuals of everything from supervolcanoes to tsunamis, this is the only Earth encyclopedia for children you'll ever need. What makes volcanoes erupt? Why are tornadoes and hurricanes so destructive? How do rocks, fossils, and gems form? Explanatorium of the Earth takes you...

Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in...

Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to Earth's rocks and minerals for children aged 5-7. Dig down and discover amazing treasures right under your feet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals for children aged 5-7. See how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for...