Rocks, Fossils and Formations, 9781486310968
Paperback
Unearth Earth’s secrets: a 4.6-billion-year adventure through rocks and time.

Rocks, Fossils and Formations

discoveries through time

$31.02

  • Paperback

    120 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2023

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Summary

Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet? How old they might be? How they got their colour and texture? Could they contain some unknown mineral or fossil treasure?

Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth. It’s a story so old and so fascinating that it’s almost hard to believe – except that the evidence can be seen all around us!

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781486310968
ISBN-10:1486310966
Author:Thomas R.H. Woolrych, Anna Madeleine Raupach
Publisher:CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:CSIRO Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:120
Release Date:31 January 2023
Weight:536g
Dimensions:250mm x 215mm x 8mm
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Critics Review

“This beautifully presented book takes readers on a 4.6 billion year time travel adventure to explore the rocks, minerals, fossils andother life of planet earth, with particular focus on Australia. […] a book like this one is a hands-down winner.” * Kids Book Review *“With its accessible text,photographs and diagrams, it is one that will appeal to any reader who has an interest in this subject, perhaps a stepping stone for all those who are deeply inspired by the reign of the dinosaurs and want to know so much more than just the habits and habitats of those creatures and delve into even bigger secrets. Who knows what new careers might be launched” – Barbra Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *“For those older children, and indeed adults who are interested in fossils, rocks, minerals and earth’s formation, this is a well-researched and easily accessible publication that provides an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of this fascinating topic.” – Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus *

About The Author

Thomas R.H. Woolrych

Thomas R. H. Woolrych is a science communicator and exploration geoscientist with a passion for discovering the secrets of the Earth. He enjoys sharing this passion and looking for minerals.

Anna Madeleine Raupach is a multidisciplinary artist based on Ngunnawal, Ngambri country, Canberra. Her practice spans drawing, moving image, installation and digital media to explore expressive interpretations of scientific concepts.

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