"An illustrated educational guide to rocks, minerals, and gemstones for children, formatted as a series of questions and answers. This title includes descriptions of the processes by which rocks and minerals form, commonly mined rocks and minerals and their uses in day-to-day life, and famous gemstones throughout history"--

Can rocks be folded in half? Why are diamonds used for cutting? Find answers to these and over 100 intriguing questions in this superbly illustrated book.

Originally published: Great Bardfield, Essex: Miles Kelly Pub., 2009.

Unearth the wonderful world of marvelous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth’s rocks and minerals. Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK’s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world. This geology book for kids includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks, minerals, and gems, teaching all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, and their unique characteristics. With stats about each featured rock or mineral, including its colors, crystal shapes, and the materials it’s made of, this book is ideal for budding geologists This fascinating geology book for kids offers: - Thematic pages introducing different topics, including: the rock cycle, fossils, space rocks, birthstones, living gems, and more. - Bold photographs showing more than 200 rocks and minerals in great detail, including natural sites and buildings like Mount Rushmore, the Atacama Desert, and the Taj Mahal. -Each double page feature includes stat boxes, annotations, and mind-boggling facts to help children become true rockhounds. With this highly engaging geology book, children can identify different colors, crystal shapes and the materials different rocks are made of. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of rocks and minerals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. About the series DK’s Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 6+ interested in the world around them. If you liked Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, then you’ll love Animal Ultimate Handbook and learning about the Earth’s wildlife, or Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook and exploring the prehistoric world.

National Learning Association presents: ROCKS AND MINERALS Are your children curious about Rocks and Minerals? Would they like to know what rocks are? Have they learnt what a gemstone is or what a mineralogist does? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: ROCKS AND MINERALS will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. National Learning Association provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of National Learning Association EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: ROCKS AND MINERALS book now! Table of Contents Chapter 1- What are Rocks? Chapter 2- What are Metamorphic Rocks? Chapter 3- What are Igneous Rocks? Chapter 4- What is Sedimentary Rock? Chapter 5- What is a Rock Cycle? Chapter 6- What are Space Rocks? Chapter 7- What is a Mineral? Chapter 8- What are the Characteristics of Minerals? Chapter 9- What are the Properties of Minerals? Chapter 10- What are the Two Main Groups that Minerals are Divided Into? Chapter 11- What are Some of the Main Non-Silicates? Chapter 12- What is a Gemstone? Chapter 13- What is Feldspar? Chapter 14- What is Quartz? Chapter 15- What is Olivine? Chapter 16- What is Muscoviite? Chapter 17- What is Biotite? Chapter 18- What is Calcite? Chapter 19- What is Magnetite? Chapter 20- What Does a Mineralogist Do?

Discover the wonders of our rocky planet through fun quizzes. This amazing book welcomes you to Earth's extraordinary rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's molten core to sparkling emeralds. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. The pure form of every rock or mineral is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset of essential information. You'll be recognizing sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl in no time. Discover the unique qualities of each material, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science. You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it to quiz a friend? Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals is packed with information on the world's amazing materials—from rainbow rocks and fluorescent minerals to priceless diamonds!