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A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating stones around them. Identify colourful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us.Interactive learning that engages young scholar minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them, and where to find them. Have a dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems!Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities such as starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions.Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy to understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals- Stunning high-quality photographs.- Inspiring activities for little earth scientists.- Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Explore the science behind what makes the world spin, in over 200 questions children ask about our own planet.You'll find out fun facts like how the Earth was formed, why we can't live on Mars if the Earth is getting warmer, and many more. This book is perfect for all those curious young minds ages 6-8 that want to discover the wonders of the world.Children have some of the most enquiring minds on the planet, making them the perfect group for DK's exciting Earth encyclopedia, Why Does The Earth Need The Moon?, which covers all the greatest subjects - from geography, geology and science, to questions about living things, humans and history.Ideally written for children ages 6-8, this encyclopedia covers all their best and weirdest questions, and some they haven't even thought to ask yet! Did you know that the Earth's biggest waterfall is underwater, or that mountains grow? The genius of this book is the question and answer format that leads children to learn fun facts accompanied by beautiful visual illustrations and photos of our stunning planet. Follow along and take the quizzes along the way to test your general knowledge or even compete with your friends for the best score!Fantastic Facts For Curious Minds!Why Does The Earth Need The Moon? answers all the amazing questions children have about the planet they live on. Can you freeze in a desert? Can a cliff turn into sand? Why are places hot or cold? Be surprised by how many answers you get from over 200 questions.This incredible encyclopedia helps children tackle their burning questions about the massive topic that is our planet. Learn about how oceans start and land begins to form, what lies at the bottom of the sea, and the awesome power of weather. This is an essential book for getting kids to learn about the key issues facing the world today. Discover how global warming is threatening our future and why recycling is so important in keeping the Earth healthy.Children will love learning from this amazing encyclopedia that is overflowing with questions and answers. This educational book breaks down questions into easy-to-read chunks that will satisfy any curious young mind.Packed with fantastic facts here's what you'll learn about:- The formation of the Earth- Rocks, minerals and mountains- Our vast oceans- The sky and weather- The past, present and future of life on the planet

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 rocks, minerals, and gemsA compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals is perfect for young geologists aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at many different minerals that no collection would be complete without, including quartz, pyrite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, and much more, as well as rock types that children will love spotting when they are out and about.This impressive rocks and minerals anthology for kids offers:The first book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 130,000 copies in the US.A wide selection of rocks and minerals featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about grasslands and meadows, mushroom shapes, and species. Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.More in the seriesAn Anthology of Rocks and Minerals is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore different mushroom species with An Anthology of Fungi.