Rocks and Minerals

Name: Rocks and Minerals
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9780008776206
Price: 19.0 NZD
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Discover Fascinating Facts About Gemstones, Fossils and Other Precious Treasures

By Collins Kids

Series: All About

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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... Read More

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Find out ALL ABOUT rocks and minerals in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+.

Description

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 rocks and their formations
How rocks are used in everyday life
Crystal, gemstones and fossils
Geological processes that shape our planet
And so much more!

With a colourful, eye-catching design, these fun and child-friendly books are ideal for kids who have an interest in the subject or for school projects and homework. With so much to find out about, kids will devour them for hours!

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All About Dinosaurs
All About Science
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All About Space
All About The Human Body
All About Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008776206

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

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