Packed with more than 1200 incredible images you can discover the worlds most precious and fascinating objects from rocks and gems to fossils and shells.Earths extraordinary minerals gems shells and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children.The Rock and Gem Book is an indispensable guide to the natural worlds most remarkable treasures the book shows each rock mineral fossil and shell in its natural form as well as a wide range of everyday and unexpected objects in which they can be found Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envyThis genius geology book for kids has over 1200 stunning photographs that showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone metamorphic from marble and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eyecatching material are described indepth together with their broad range of uses in art industry architecture and science. Treasure seekers get set to start your own collection with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 912.