Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals

by D.K. Publishing

Get fast facts at your fingertips with Pocket Rocks and Minerals, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. From igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks to hundreds of sparkling minerals, this guide covers vital data on where and how rocks and minerals form, as well as explaining characteristics such as hardness, color and luster.

With pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow. This mine of information will help you learn how to identify rocks and minerals in no time!

Aligns with the educational Common Core State Standards.

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

246 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 21, 2012

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Captain Clementine]

My four year old received this book for Christmas. She requested “a collection of actual rocks” and this book. The book was originally seen at a local gas station and ultimately led to a little girl falling head over heels for rocks. I must confess that I was not looking forward to reading the book. However, after reading the little gem from cover to cover, I must say, I enjoyed learning about rocks and minerals.

[Zenabuff Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pocket Rocks and Mineral was very enlightening!

I truly enjoyed the book! The pictures of the rocks and minerals were beautiful along with the information about each stone. They also had information on famous rock formation, the hardness scale, and the periodic table. Just to name a few. The book is pack full rock information. I highly recommend it.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute little book!

It teaches basics about rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and where they are found.

The size of this book is pocket size (adorable)! And would be perfect for travel or kids.

[Ava Mulligan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginners guide to geology, a wonderful guide for an aspiring rock collector

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOTS OF GOOD FACTS ABOUT ELEMENTS AND ROCKS.