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Rocks and Fossils

Struan Reid

Age: 7+

RRP  A$24.99

Series: Naturetrail

Rocks and Fossils

By: Struan Reid

Illustrated by Brin Edwards, Non Taylor, Ian Jackson

Series : Naturetrail

Age 7+

RRP  A$24.99

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An introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils, with tips on where to find them from mountain tops to cliff faces, valleys, riverbeds and beaches.
Contains fascinating facts and detailed diagrams on how different rocks and minerals are formed.
Includes tips and advice for collecting and cleaning fossils and stones, and internet links to websites to find out more.

Details
Extent:
96 pages
Dimensions:
231.2 x 165.8mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781409527695
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
December 2010
Work Reference:
01260
Author
Struan Reid
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.

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An introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils, with tips on where to find them from mountain tops to riverbeds. The book contains fascinating facts and diagrams on how different rocks and minerals are formed and includes tips on collecting and cleaning fossils and stones. Internet links to websites are given, for finding out more.

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