Synopses & Reviews
Delve into the depths of the earth to explore the makeup of the world's fascinating outer layer. Readers will unravel the history of rock, identify the minerals that make them, and find out about their different uses, from building materials to pigments for paints and dyes. The formation of fossils is also explained, allowing readers to uncover the fascinating remains of prehistoric animals and plants.
Margaret Hynes has written and edited a variety of children's titles on topics as diverse as vocabulary, dinosaurs, history, soccer, science, and animals. She is also the author of Kingfisher Young Knowledge:
Polar Lands. Delve into the depths of the earth to explore the makeup of the world's fascinating outer layer. Readers will unravel the history of rock, identify the minerals that make them, and find out about their different uses, from building materials and fuel to pigments for paints and dyes and precious jewels. The formation of rocks and landscapes is also explained, as well as the formation of of fossils, allowing readers to uncover the fascinating remains of prehistoric animals and plants.
Kingfisher Knowledge takes readers into the heart of a subject. Vivid photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork capture the essence of each topic, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to web sites, books, and places to visit and even suggests possible career opportunities. "An eye-catching introduction to rocks and fossils. Inside, the reader finds many big, colorful, and dramatic photographs."Children's Literature
"This eye-catching book will attract casual readers, and offer a starting point for report writers."VOYA
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Children's Literature An eye-catching introduction to rocks and fossils. Inside, the reader finds many big, colorful, and dramatic photographs. VOYA
Overall this eye-catching book will attract casual readers, and offer a starting point for report writers.
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'\"All photographs are sharp and spectacular...This eye-catching book will attract casual readers, and offer a starting point for report writers.\"'
Synopsis
Delve into the depths of the earth to explore the makeup of the world's fascinating outer layer. Readers will unravel the history of rock, identify the minerals that make them, and find out about their different uses, from building materials to pigments for paints and dyes. The formation of fossils is also explained, allowing readers to uncover the fascinating remains of prehistoric animals and plants.
About the Author
Margaret Hynes has written and edited a variety of children's titles on topics as diverse as vocabulary, dinosaurs, history, soccer, science, and animals. She is also the author of Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Polar Lands.