Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet? How old they
might be? How they got their color and texture? Could they contain some
unknown mineral or fossil treasure?
Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an
introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape
to tell the story of the Earth. It's a story so old and so fascinating
that it's almost hard to believe - except that the evidence can be seen
all around us!
Come on a 4.6-billion-year-long time travel adventure to explore rocks,
minerals and fossils, meet ancient plants and animals, and discover how
the continent of Australia was created!
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for
ages 9 to 14.
Features:
- Explores the geological history of the Earth with a focus on
Australian rocks and fossils.
- Explains key geological concepts using examples from the Australian
landscape.
- Illustrates the amazing creatures that were alive (based on fossil
evidence) at various eras in history.
- Helps children understand the Earth and the evolution of life through
geological time: concepts such as the age of the Earth, the rock
cycle, volcanoes, plate tectonics, the formation of precious metals
and gems.