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Inside Out Geodes & Gems

Break Open Nature's Secret Treasures
By Editors of Chartwell Books
Series: Inside Out, Chartwell
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Dig up Earth's hidden treasures with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide to geodes and gemstones. Introduce kids to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. From glittering crystals inside rough geodes to brilliant gemstones shaped by heat and pressure, this fun... Read More
Format: Board book
$2799
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Look inside nature's most fascinating formations with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. Featuring a unique interactive die-cut design, this fun and informative book is one aspiring rockhounds will turn to again and again.

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Dig up Earth's hidden treasures with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide to geodes and gemstones.

Introduce kids to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. From glittering crystals inside rough geodes to brilliant gemstones shaped by heat and pressure, this fun and informative book invites children to delve deep into the wonders of the natural world.

Centered around an interactive 3D model that changes with every page, this fun, educational book helps young readers explore geology through vibrant illustrations, photos, and bite-sized facts. Inside Out Geodes & Gems explores:

  • How geodes form and what's inside
  • The differences between rocks, minerals, and gemstones
  • How crystals grow and get their shapes
  • Famous gemstones
  • The powerful forces inside Earth that create natural treasures
  • And more!

This engaging guide reveals the dynamic processes that shape our planet and sparks a lifelong curiosity about earth science and the treasures waiting to be discovered.

Also available from Chartwell Books' Inside Out series:

  • Inside Out Butterfly
  • Inside Out Dragon
  • Inside Out Earth
  • Inside Out Forest
  • Inside Out Human Body
  • Inside Out Human Brain
  • Inside Out Insects
  • Inside Out T Rex
  • Inside Out Volcano
  • Inside Out Whale
  • Inside Out Solar System
  • Inside Out Woolly Mammoth

Series: Inside Out, Chartwell

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    Introduce kids to the fascinating world of our solar system with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide. There is so much more to space than what we see from Earth. From our burning hot sun to the icy vastness of the Kuiper Belt, Inside Out Solar System invites children to explore the planets, moons, and other wonders that make up our cosmic...
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    Inside Out Geodes & Gems
    Dig up Earth's hidden treasures with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide to geodes and gemstones. Introduce kids to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. From glittering crystals inside rough geodes to brilliant gemstones shaped by heat and pressure, this fun and informative book invites children to delve deep into the wonders of the natural...
    By Editors of Chartwell Books
    Board book
    $2799
    Pre-order
    Out 1 Dec 2026
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    Inside Out Woolly Mammoth
    Get to know the lovable woolly mammoth from the outside in with this interactive, layered die-cut book. Inside Out Woolly Mammoth takes kids on an exciting prehistoric journey to explore this incredible extinct mammal and the world it lived in. A layered 3D model of a woolly mammoth anchors each section, giving young readers a unique look at its anatomy,...
    By Editors of Chartwell Books
    Board book
    $2799
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    Out 1 Dec 2026
  • Inside Out Volcano
    A rumble, a whisp of smoke, a plume of ash: one of Earth's hundreds of active volcanoes has begun to erupt! Inside Out Volcano takes readers to the lower layers of the Earth's crust where pressure builds and sends rock, gas, and magma bubbling or racing to the surface. Readers explore the different kinds of volcanoes and different types of...
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  • Inside Out Human Brain
    What's going on inside your head? With this interactive die-cut book, dive under your cranium and deep into your cerebrum and cerebellum to uncover the mysteries of your body's supercomputer. Amazingly powerful and complex, the brain is an endless source of fascination. Flipping through Inside Out Human Brain, discover a layered 3D model of the brain serving as the centre...
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  • Inside Out Earth
    Introduce kids to the geological and astronomical wonders of Earth with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide. There is so much more to our planet than meets the eye. Beneath our feet, Earth continues for nearly 4,000 miles. Our atmosphere reaches around 6,000 miles above our heads. With Inside Out Earth, children can look into the very core of Earth and out...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785850182

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 31 December 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 16

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Editors of Chartwell Books Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Inside Out, Chartwell

About the Author

Publishing and supplying books to wholesalers, mail order companies, and retail stores for over 60 years, Chartwell Books publishes across a wide range of subjects, including history, craft, home reference, puzzles and games, music, art instruction, transportation, and more.

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