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.

About the Author
Struan Reid (Author)
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.



Reviews
An 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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781409527695
Author Struan Reid
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 166mm * 8mm