Rock & Mineral

An Eyewitness Guide by Dorling Kindersley

Secrets of the World's Rocks & Minerals

With this book, be an eyewitness to the magnificent wealth of rocks and minerals hidden beneath our feet -- how they are created and their many uses in everyday life.

Learn how the first paints were made from crushed rocks, and all about rocks from outer space. Discover what the earth is made of and how its rocks were formed.

Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this educational book is jam-packed with facts, information and fascinating stories.

Soft Cover. 72 pages. approx. 280mm X 218mm. Full colour. (2011). APN 9781405368346 RRP $16.95