A Whole World of...: Rocks and Minerals

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Anna Claybourne

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Hardback

Series:

A Whole World of...

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Releases 22 May 2025

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Get lost in the varied and shimmering world of rocks and minerals - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals presents the stunning breadth of rock and mineral varieties that make up our Earth. How do crystals form? What make some stones precious? Why is carbon so multi-talented, and which type of rock contain most of the fossils we find? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages. A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain this diversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon. Books in the series: A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi

Author Biography:

Anna Claybourne (Author) Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. Yekyung Kwon (Illustrator) Yekyung was born and raised in South Korea and spent her childhood living in different cities in the US. She's now based in Dallas, Texas. Such experiences have melted into her art style, expressing diversity, using colourful shapes and patterns. She loves to draw delightful moods and imagery of affection, inspired by her old memories and daily emotions.

Release date Australia

May 22nd, 2025

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