Children's Encyclopedia of Rocks and Fossils (Arcturus Children's Reference Library) - Hardcover

Buch 6 von 17: Arcturus Children's Reference Library

Martin, Claudia

 
9781789505955: Children's Encyclopedia of Rocks and Fossils (Arcturus Children's Reference Library)

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Discover the fascinating world of geology with this comprehensive encyclopedia.

Full of surprising facts and stunning photographs, this accessible book looks at the rocks that make up our world-from granite mountains to beautiful marble buildings. Fossils and gemstones are also covered in detail, making this the definitive children's guide to understanding the planet beneath our feet.

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of geology for children aged eight and above.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

This comprehensive encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs.

This fascinating book is broken down into six chapters: Geology, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Fossils, and Crystals and Gemstones.

Detailed factboxes summarise the key characteristics of each rock, fossil and gemstone.

The Children's Encyclopedia series has been translated into 16 languages and sold over 715,000 copies worldwide!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Claudia Martin has written extensively for children and young adults. She specializes in books on geology, geography, history, technology, and animals. She has two daughters and lives in London.

Chris Jarvis is education officer at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, where he hopes to inspire the next generation of natural scientists. He is a fellow of the Linnean Society and has appeared on TV and radio science shows.

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ISBN 10:  1788885368 ISBN 13:  9781788885362
Verlag: Arcturus, 2019
Hardcover