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Rocks and Fossils
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Rocks and Fossils
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Struan Reid
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| Series | Naturetrail |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 231,Width 166 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781409527695
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| Classifications | Dewey:552 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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| Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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| Publication Date |
1 December 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
An introduction to the miniature kingdom of insects and other creepy-crawlies7 years + 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.
Author Biography
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.
ReviewsAn 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. * Surrey Nature *
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