Rocks and Fossils
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Rocks and Fossils
By (Author) Struan Reid
Illustrated by Brin Edwards
Illustrated by Non Taylor
Illustrated by Ian Jackson
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
1st November 2011
1st December 2010
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
552
Physical Properties
Paperback
96
Width 166mm, Height 231mm, Spine 8mm
240g
Description
An introduction to the miniature kingdom of insects and other creepy-crawlies7 years +
An introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils, with tips on where to find them from mountain tops to cliff faces, valleys, riverbeds and beaches. Contains fascinating facts and detailed diagrams on how different rocks and minerals are formed. Includes tips and advice for collecting and cleaning fossils and stones, and internet links to websites to find out more.
Reviews
An introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils, with tips on where to find them from mountain tops to riverbeds. The book contains fascinating facts and diagrams on how different rocks and minerals are formed and includes tips on collecting and cleaning fossils and stones. Internet links to websites are given, for finding out more. * Surrey Nature *
Author Bio
Struan was born in East Africa and spent many years in Africa and the Middle East. He read Archaeology and Anthropology at UCL, and before joining Usborne worked and lived for a number of years in Petra, Jordan. He now lives in London and Dorset.
