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Unearth Earth’s secrets in five-minute reads, one rock at a time.
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The Five-Minute Naturalist: Rocks & Minerals

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  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    3 June 2027

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Summary

Discover the science behind rocks, minerals, and Earth’s remarkable history through engaging questions and answers, making geology easy to understand in quick, five-minute reads.

From sparkling gemstones and colorful minerals to towering mountains and ancient fossils, the ground beneath our feet reveals how Earth has changed over billions of years. The Five-Minute Naturalist: Rocks & Minerals breaks big ideas into short, engaging chapters that can be read…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781647556082
ISBN-10:1647556082
Author:Dan R. Lynch
Publisher:Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Imprint:Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:3 June 2027
Dimensions:12mm x 133mm x 209mm
Series:Five-Minute Naturalist
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The Five-Minute Naturalist: Rocks & Minerals by Dan R. Lynch - ISBN: 9781647556082
133 × 209 mm
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A4
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About The Author

Dan R. Lynch

Dan R. Lynch is an author and photographer who has written more than 20 field guides, monographs, and kids’ books covering a wide range of topics in the geological sciences. Growing up, he learned the nuances of rock and mineral identification in his parents’ rock shop. Dan has prided himself on his series of books in which he guides readers through all aspects of a topic, always starting at the beginning to ensure everyone has a solid foundation for understanding the more technical details that follow. In this way, he hopes to foster an appreciation for the earth beneath our feet. Dan lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mel Bryant grew up in the woods of the Midwest and has been drawing since the age of 5. Colored pencil is Mel’s medium of choice, and some digital cleanup is done once a drawing is complete. Mel finds inspiration while hiking, kayaking, rock hunting, and traveling.

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