Rocks & Minerals

Usborne Spotter's Guide

by Alan Robert Woolley

Usborne Spotter's Guide

Genres: Science, Reference, Geology, Nonfiction, Childrens, Nature

Paperback

First published April 1, 1978

Reviews

[Sophie Crane]

This is a small, informative guide. It is the perfect size for children's hands. The language is not overly complicated so perfect for a relatively young reader. A wide range of minerals and rocks are mentioned. Next to each one is a short paragraph describing it and a photographic image, as well as a small circle to tick if you have it in your collection.

[Mandy]

As someone who loves to learn, this book was wonderful! I learned so much from it, and I really, really enjoyed it!

[Jane]

I've owned Rocks & Minerals for many years and it is often in my backpack when we are out rock hunting. I look for rocks to use in jewelry so it is helpful to know the type of rocks that I am finding and this simple little book gives pictures, has an index and a glossary telling how difficult it is to find each kind, which is helpful too.

I've also used this book with children when they bring rocks to me and look for the right one in the book. It teaches them to use it as a reference, a skill useful for a lifetime. It doesn't have all rocks so we often use other sources to expand research skills and give themt he knowledge they want.

[Lisa]

A nice pocket field guide for kids and adults.

[Arvenig]

Really interesting book with AWESOME pictures. I really liked it. Evrything is easy to understand and made my love for minerals even bigger

[Alex Jenkins]

Nice and basic for someone who knows nothing. Like me.