
Earth Rocks: Minerals
Richard Spilsbury(Author)
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 10. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5263-0210-6 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how minerals shape our lives and how they've shaped planet Earth's past and present, as well as how they'll shape its future. This book explores the origins of minerals, where they're found, and why they're important. The content-rich text supports the science national curriculum, covering important Earth science and geology concepts.
Photographs show readers Earth's most dazzling minerals, while informative fact boxes and sidebars provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Photographs show readers Earth's most dazzling minerals, while informative fact boxes and sidebars provide a comprehensive learning experience.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
166 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-0210-6 (9781526302106)
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Person
Richard Spilsbury has worked in educational publishing for more than 20 years and has written on a variety of subjects, from climate change and food and farming to art history and design.
Content
1: Minerals
2: Rock Minerals
3: Making Minerals
4: Space and Water
5: Recycled Minerals
6: Types of Minerals
7: Around the World
8: Mining Minerals
9: Useful Minerals
10: Living Minerals
11: Mighty Metals
12: Minerals Matter
13: Rock Your World!
14: Glossary
15: Further Reading
16: Index
2: Rock Minerals
3: Making Minerals
4: Space and Water
5: Recycled Minerals
6: Types of Minerals
7: Around the World
8: Mining Minerals
9: Useful Minerals
10: Living Minerals
11: Mighty Metals
12: Minerals Matter
13: Rock Your World!
14: Glossary
15: Further Reading
16: Index