Rocks

<P><B>Identify the rocks you discover and uncover the stories they hold. </B><br> <br>What is that rock you’ve just picked up? Which minerals is it made of, what’s unique about it, and what can it reveal about Earth’s deeper story?  <br> <br><I>Rocks </I>gives you the tools to answer these questions. Geologist and science illustrator Vojta Hybl <B>guides you through more than 100 rock types</B>, <B>explaining how they form, what they look like and the geological processes they represent</B>.  <br> <br>This authoritative yet accessible guide includes: </P><ul><li><B>Clear explanations</B> of igneous, volcaniclastic, sedimentary, metamorphic, and anthropic rocks. </li><li><B>Practical tips for spotting and identifying rocks</B>, including <B>detailed specimen illustrations</B> that highlight key features for easy recognition. </li><li>Insight into <B>minerals, the rock cycle, and Earth’s dynamic history.</B> </li></ul><P><br>Alongside practical identification advice, <I>Rocks </I>invites you to see the ground beneath your feet in a new way, connecting everyday stones to billions of years of planetary change. <br> <br><B>Whether you’re a curious hiker, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the natural world, this book will transform how you experience landscapes and help you read the stories written in stone.</B></P>