Rocks & Minerals

Usborne Spotter's Guide

by Alan Robert Woolley, Mike Freeman (Photography)

-- Full color illustrations and 100-200 interesting facts about each topic-- Ideal field guides for both

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

64 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1978

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice pocket field guide for kids and adults.

[Arvenig · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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