
Scottish Rocks and Fossils
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 30. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-905267-29-3 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the award-winning "Scotties" series of activity books, "Scottish Rocks and Fossils" tells the story of how Scotland's landscape has changed over the last three billion years. Did you know that disappearing oceans, colliding continents and erupting volcanoes were some of the events which helped to shape the countryside we see today? Discover how coal formed from swamps which grew in a tropical climate. Did you know there was an ice age in Scotland which lasted for over two million years - and the ice may come back? This book helps you find out how to: make your own model volcano which erupts messily - but safely; see a stalactite and stalagmite grown in just a couple of days; and, race your way around Scotland, collecting fossils as you go. Included is an 8pp black and white section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring in, and can be used at home or photocopied by teachers for classroom use. This work is illustrated with drawings and with photographs and objects from the collections of National Museums Scotland.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations and photographs thro'out
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905267-29-3 (9781905267293)
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Persons
Alan McKirdy works for Scottish Natural Heritage. Moira McKirdy is a primary school teacher.