A Whole World of...: Rocks and Minerals

<p><b>Get lost in the varied and shimmering world of rocks and minerals - with more to explore than you ever imagined!</b><br><br><i>A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals</i> presents the stunning breadth of rock and mineral varieties that make up our Earth. How do crystals form? What make some stones precious? Why is carbon so multi-talented, and which type of rock contain most of the fossils we find? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.<br><br><i>A Whole World of</i> is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain this diversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.<br><br>Books in the series:<br><i>A Whole World of Mammals/</i><i>A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/</i><i>A Whole World of Minibeasts/</i><i>A Whole World of Birds/</i><i>A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/</i><i>A Whole World of Plants and Fungi</i></p>