Pocket Genius Rocks and Minerals: Facts at Your Fingertips

by Fleur Star

Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each.

Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

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

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 21, 2012

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.