Rocks (Rock Explorer)

Author: Claudia Martin

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Price : 12.99 AUD
ISBN : 9781784939656
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group UK
Imprint : QED Publishing
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Weight (g) : 0.116
Publication date : January 2018
Produced in : United Kingdom
RRP : 12.99
Availability date : February 2018
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Author : Claudia Martin
Series : Rock Explorer
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Edition : Mar-18
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 552
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Description

Did you know there are three different kinds of rock - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic? Find what our earth is made of and what processes make it a constantly changing environment, in this fun introduction to geology. From how rocks form and their distinguishing features, to whether they are valuable to scarce and where to find them, this accessible guide is full of fascinating facts to uncover, revealing the secrets of the past.

Author description

Claudia Martin is the author of many children's books and has worked in publishing for over 20 years. Her favourite subjects include geography, history, animals and technology. Recent books published are titles in the My Little Book of... series, History Detectives: London, Makerspace Survival and Robot Pioneers.

What is a Rock? 4
Igneous Rock 6
Sedimentary Rock 8
Metamorphic Rock 10
Amazing Patterns 12
Strange Shapes 14
Deep Caves 16
Useful Rock 18
Rock Art 20
Rock Guide 22
Glossary 23
Index 24

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