Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals
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- ISBN 9781915588548
- Dimensions: 206 x 280mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jul 2025
- Publisher: Weldon Owen Children's Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Delve into the fabric of the planet to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.
See the watermelon colours of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations.
Find out how the powerful forces that power our planet forge these incredible natural creations, why they are such vivid colours, and why some are so rare. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.
Stunning illustrations - vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life.
36 different rocks and minerals - learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite.
Hundreds of dip-in facts - captivating and educational for budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.
'An absolutely brilliant book to engage children of all ages.' Armadillo
Author: John Farndon is a writer of books, plays, and music. He has written more than a thousand books including How the Earth Works, Earth and Rocks and Minerals.
Illustrator: Isabel Aracama is an illustrator and teacher of both traditional and digital illustration techniques, and can turn her hand to a number of different styles.
Illustrator: Simon Mendez has always loved to draw and takes particular pleasure in rendering images in exquisite detail often with an enchanting ethereal quality. Away from the drawing board he likes to build pieces of furniture, has a passion for wildlife conservation, and spends time exploring the wild world with his wife, kids, and dog.
