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"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"-- Provided by publisher.

Dig down and discover amazing treasures right under your feet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals for children aged 5-9. See how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for them. Plus, with activities such as 'A Safe Path' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young...

Defines through text and photos core terms related to rocks and minerals.

Brief text and photographs present an introduction to rocks and how they form.

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another, how minerals are formed, and what techniques scientists use to study them.

Presents general information about rocks, minerals, and gems, covering how they form, some different types, extraterrestrial rocks, and the unusual characteristics of some rocks.

Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.

Learn amazing facts about rocks, gems, and the Earth itself.

What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.