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Explore rocks and minerals with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.Delve beneath the earth’s surface to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks. See the watermelon colors 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 these incredible natural creations are formed, why they are such vivid colors, and why some are so rare. With incredible illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals is the ideal reference for the whole family. 36 ROCKS AND MINERALS: Learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life. A map at the back of the book shows where each specimen can be found. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding geologists and petrologists of all ages. COLLECT THE SERIES: More bestselling, beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals, The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Dragons.
About The Author
John Farndon is a writer of books, plays, and music. He has written more than a thousand books—yes, really—including How the Earth Works, Earth, and Rocks and Minerals. 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.Simon Mendez is an illustrator who takes particular pleasure in rendering images in exquisite detail often with an enchanting ethereal quality. He concentrates on conceiving mood lighting and creating compositions that are dynamic and engaging to draw the eye.
Product Details
Number of Pages: 80
Release Date: 2025-08-12
SKU: 9798886740516
Barcode: 9798886740516
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