The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals - Softcover

John Farndon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1915588545 ISBN 13: 9781915588548

Publisher: Weldon Owen Children's Books, 2025

Synopsis

Delve into the fabric of the planet to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.

See the watermelon colours of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations.

Find out how the powerful forces that power our planet forge these incredible natural creations, why they are such vivid colours, and why some are so rare. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.

Stunning illustrations - vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life.

36 different rocks and minerals - learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite.

Hundreds of dip-in facts - captivating and educational for budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.

About this title

About the Authors

John Farndon is a writer of books, plays, and music. He has written more than a thousand books including How the Earth Works, Earth and Rocks and Minerals.

Isabel Aracama is an illustrator and teacher of both traditional and digital illustration techniques, and can turn her hand to a number of different styles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Weldon Owen Children's Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1915588545
• ISBN 13: 9781915588548
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Isabel Aracama, Simon Mendez
• Number of pages: 80