A beautiful field guide with notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 rocks, minerals, and gemstones. This compact edition of the popular DK Rock and Mineral Anthology series is ideal for young geologists aged 7-9 to take with them wherever they go.

Children can admire many different minerals that no collection would be complete without, including quartz, pyrite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, and many others, as well as types of rocks they will love to spot during their excursions.

This impressive children's rock and mineral anthology offers:

• The first book in the new compact spin-off series of the popular Children's Anthologies, which has sold over 130,000 titles in the US.
• A variety of rocks and minerals that appear throughout the book, each accompanied by a beautiful photo and an illustration.
• A quality gift book, with metallic details and impressive photos on every page.

The Rock and Mineral Anthology combines photos with descriptions that will enchant young readers, whether they are discovering grasses and lush terrains or the shapes and types of mushrooms. Featuring photos of impressive specimens and illustrations by the artist behind the popular DK Anthologies series, as well as many interesting facts, this book will be a treasure for young nature lovers.

The Rock and Mineral Anthology is part of the beautiful, new, and compact spin-off series of Anthologies. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore different types of mushrooms with the Mushroom Anthology.

Pages: 128, Dimensions: 17.5x17.5cm