{"product_id":"ultimate-rockopedia-the-most-complete-rocks-minerals-reference-ever-9781426339189","title":"Ultimate Rockopedia: The Most Complete Rocks \u0026 Minerals Reference Ever","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhere do diamonds come from? What makes gems sparkle? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWelcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard. Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will discover how some of the most beautiful and precious stones on the planet are created by the Earth itself. Each chapter includes dozens of profiles of amazing rocks and minerals, fun facts, sidebars, photo galleries, and more. At the end of the book readers will get to meet a real geologist and learn just what it's like to dig in the dirt for a living. Thematic spreads cover topics such as birthstones, cool crystals, digging for diamonds, and more. And, of course, amazing photography and colorful graphics add visual awe to the lively text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of other National Geographic Kids Ultimate \"pedias\" in the same series--\u003ci\u003eDinopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBugopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReptileopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOceanpedia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePredatorpedia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWeatherpedia--\u003c\/i\u003ewill want to add \u003ci\u003eUltimate Rockopedia\u003c\/i\u003e to their must-have list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Tomecek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Geographic Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.80w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781426339189\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2020 pg. 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteve \"The Dirtmeister\" Tomecek is a geologist and founder of Science Plus, Inc., a company that presents science enrichment programs to schools, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S. He has served as a writer and curriculum consultant for many companies including National Geographic, Scholastic, Children's Television Workshop, and Age of Learning. Tomecec has written more than 50 science books including \u003ci\u003eWhat A Great Idea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEverything Rocks \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/i\u003e, and his latest, \u003ci\u003eDirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth\u003c\/i\u003e. His first book titled \u003ci\u003eBouncing \u0026amp; Bending Light\u003c\/i\u003e, won the American Institute of Physics 1996 Science Writing Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Steve Tomecek \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47286309879965,"sku":"9781426339189","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_06aba0f7-cc18-411f-93d4-449e5ab9e798.jpg?v=1760019223","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/ultimate-rockopedia-the-most-complete-rocks-minerals-reference-ever-9781426339189","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}