Rocks, Minerals and Fossils (Usborne Nature Trail)

Struan Reid

ISBN 10: 074609633X / ISBN 13: 9780746096338

Published by Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rocks, Minerals and Fossils (Usborne Nature Trail)
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 074609633X
• ISBN 13: 9780746096338
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

This is a brand new title in the popular "Nature Trail" series. It explains how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the past history of the earth and its future, and where you can see and find them. The end section contains a field spotter's guide listing the main rocks, minerals and fossils to be seen, followed by collecting tips and advice. It offers an ideal progression for growing nature lovers.

About the Author

Struan was born in East Africa and spent many years in Africa and the Middle East. He read Archaeology and Anthropology at UCL, and before joining Usborne worked and lived for a number of years in Petra, Jordan. He now lives in London and Dorset.