The Science of Rocks and Minerals: The Hard Truth about the Stuff Beneath our Feet

This fascinating guide to rocks and minerals combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From tectonic plates to soil, it is an eye-opening introduction to how these ubiquitous materials shape the world around us. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Facts, Helpful Hint, Can You Believe It, and Disgusting Data, which provide additional information and handy advice.