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"Children love rocks. Rocks appear in jacket pockets, on windowsills, in the car, in their hiding places, and most often, in their little grips. Rocks are universal--they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities--making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is...

Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...

Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.

Mixes science and art to bring the world of geology to life, with wacky characters to explain the things that form the foundations of our planet including rocks, gems, crystals, fossils, and more.

"How do we know when the moon was formed, what dinosaurs looked like, or why there are seashells atop the highest mountain in the world? Through rocks! By looking at a rock's shape, color, texture, and more you can uncover mysteries of the universe. Take a closer look--there's so much that a rock can reveal"-- Cover, page 4.

"Introduces the reader to different types of rocks"--Provided by publisher.

Large, small, or as big as a mountain -- somewhere there is a rock waiting for every single person.