Rocks & Minerals
$85.68
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2026
Summary
Discover the fascinating and diverse stories behind 300 types of rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, and gemstones.
Did you know that sand and mud are technically rocks or that there are over 5,300 forms of mineral?
Trace the natural treasures of Earth from their earliest formation, to their myriad uses in the modern day. Discover the properties of flint used to form ancient tools and basalt that inspired folklore with its striking formations. This fascinating…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217306787 |
|---|---|
| Author: | DK |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 992g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 202mm x 238mm |
| Series: | Science and Secrets of Natural History |
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