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Rocks
A Guide to the Stones Around Us and the Stories They Tell
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What is that pebble you've just picked up and what can it reveal about the story of the Earth? Vojta Hybl is on a mission to help us identify the everyday rocks we find under our feet and to reveal their often remarkable stories. From helping amateur...
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Discover how to identify the everyday rocks we find under our feet and reveal their remarkable stories in this fun and comprehensive guide.
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Description
What is that pebble you've just picked up and what can it reveal about the story of the Earth? Vojta Hybl is on a mission to help us identify the everyday rocks we find under our feet and to reveal their often remarkable stories. From helping amateur rock hounds - or just those out on a good walk - to identify the stones they come across, to aiding our understanding of the physical landscapes around us, he's busy making geology accessible, fascinating and fun.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836009771
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Illustration: 199 illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Vojta Hybl
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 600g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
A Czech-born science artist and educator, Vojta enjoys finding creative ways to re-imagine scientific concepts to reveal the stories hidden in rocks and the landscapes that they form.
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