Chris Pellant

"Travel deep into the earth and discover the amazing crystals hidden beneath our feet! Learn all about the shapes and colours of crystals and how they are made into gemstones"--Back cover.

An introduction to types of rocks on earth and how they are formed.

Introduces gems and minerals, explains how to build and display a collection of these precious stones, and describes a variety of such treasures for identification purposes.

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.

Explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. A clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.

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

Discusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.

Explore geology and find out some incredible facts in this book. Each of the 100 subjects covered have 10 key facts accompanied by detailed artwork and photography.

Presents different types of metamorphic rock and attempts to explain how they are formed.