DIG INTO ROCKS BOOK

Recommended for ages 7 to adult

This book offers a wonderful introduction to the earth's geological treasures. What is a mineral? What is a crystal? How are they formed? Rocky the Rockhound™ leads the reader to discover a plethora of interesting facts in this small but informative book. Dig into Rocks: Minerals & Crystals© is a richly illustrated book designed to introduce children to the wonders of minerals and crystals. This pocket guide for youthful rock collectors defines what rocks are, who studies them, how they are formed, identifies 36 types of rocks, and explains uses of rocks in modern life. The illustrations are bright, and the book is user friendly.

• 32 pages, paperback
• Book measures 4.25 x 4.25 inches
• Written by: Beverly Wilson and Shore Wilson Rundell
• Published by GeoCentral™
• Includes brief descriptions of the following minerals and rocks: Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Apatite, Aquamarine, Aragonite, Aventurine, Azurite, Calcite, Chalocopyrite, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Copper, Dendrite, Fluorite, Fuchsite, Garnet, Geodes, Granite, Gypsum Rosettes, Hematite, Jasper, Kyanite, Lepidolite, Lodestone, Malachite, Mica, Moonstone, Moqui Marble, Obsidian, Ocos, Optical Calcite, Pumice, Pyrite, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Sandstone, Silicon, Sodalite, Staurolite, Tektite, Tiger Eye, Tourmaline, Turitella, Ulexite, Unakite and Zebra Marble