Delve into the depths of the earth to explore the makeup of the world's fascinating outer layer. Readers will unravel the history of rock, identify the minerals that make them, and find out about their different uses, from building materials to pigments for paints and dyes. The formation of fossils is also explained, allowing readers to uncover the fascinating remains of prehistoric animals and plants.
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"All photographs are sharp and spectacular...This eye-catching book will attract casual readers, and offer a starting point for report writers." (VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) )
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Margaret Hynes has written and edited a variety of children's titles on topics as diverse as vocabulary, dinosaurs, history, soccer, science, and animals. She is also the author of Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Polar Lands.
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We live on the surface of a giant ball of rock, Earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Atlas of the Prehistoric World by Douglas Palmer on page 16
- Fossils: The Key to the Past by Richard Fortey on page 16
- Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals (Smithsonian Handbooks) by Chris Pellant on page 4
- From the Beginning (Earth) by Katie Edwards on page 34
- The Canadian Rockies SuperGuide by Graeme Pole on page 21
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