Pellant, Chris

A brief description of various types of rocks, telling how they are formed, where they are found, their uses, and how fossils are formed, and what we learn from them.

Introduces different types of rocks and fossils, and provides information about how they are formed and where they can be found. Includes activities.

Contains color photographs and descriptions of over five hundred rocks and minerals from around the world, and includes information on rock and mineral characteristics, as well as advice on starting and organizing a collection.

Contains over two thousand facts about rocks, gems and crystals, fossils, and minerals, each with a color illustration, and includes general information about rocks, minerals, and fossils, explaining what they are, where they are found, and how they are used.

Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils.

Text and illustrations introduce different kinds of rocks and fossils, including how they are formed and where they can be found. Includes activities.

An illustrated guide to the rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the world.